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Chris Makubi

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Research/writing about crypto/blockchain & optimistic about potential in developing markets. Will travel for food. Let's work together [email protected]

Bitcoin ETF and crypto adoption in Africa

Bitcoin ETF has been the most popular topic in crypto at the beginning of the year...

PLAAS to launch FUTURES platform for farmers

PLAAS, the leading blockchain platform for African farmers is currently working on launching a futures platform that will create a better market for farmers...

Decentralized Finance (DeFi): one of the biggest areas of growth in...

One of the main areas of growth in crypto 2019 was decentralized finance (DeFi). DeFi is defined as an ecosystem of financial products built...

Blockchain Africa 2019: YEAR IN REVIEW. part 2

Blockchain Africa 2019 has been characterized by slow but steady growth in user adoption.  Various central banks have issued warnings about dealing in cryptocurrencies...

Blockchain 2019: YEAR IN REVIEW. Part One

In 2019, bitcoin turned 10 years. At the turn of this important milestone, for the third year in a row, I bring you all...

Why peer to peer (P2P) crypto exchanges continue to be more...

P2P crypto exchanges have the widest reach, even though mainstream crypto exchanges such as Binance and Coinbase have millions of users. P2P crypto platforms...

Guide to navigating the Crypto Universe: platforms & people

Navigating the cryptocurrency and blockchain space can be daunting even for a seasoned enthusiast. Following what’s happening only from the mainstream publications may not...

The current state of Blockchain As a service (BaaS)

Blockchain as a service (Baas) has emerged as one of the leading areas in corporate-led blockchain development. Baas means a plug-and-play type of blockchain architecture...

Kenya Blockchain and AI taskforce report focuses on Government’s Big Four...

The just-released Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence (AI) task force report in Kenya has laid emphasis on leveraging these technologies in areas of Big Four...

Comparing Libracoin with Bitcoin

Recent news that Facebook with other partners are going to launch Libracoin continues to gain press coverage. Cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin are quickly moving...

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