Business and Technology Reporter in Nairobi, Kenya
Nation Media Group
The blockchain industry is often viewed in the light of cryptocurrencies, which are known to be highly volatile and at times a front for fraudsters, clouding all other solutions the technology could offer and limiting their potential benefits for the continent.
A new study by blockchain investment firm Emurgo found that while the African populace are increasingly embracing the technology, governments continue to steer clear of anything to do with it due to its association with the unconventional digital assets.