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The world of real estate is changing fast. One of the latest trends making waves is crypto-backed mortgages — loans that allow people to use cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as collateral to buy property. This idea is becoming popular among crypto investors who want to buy homes or commercial buildings without selling their digital assets. What Are Crypto-Backed Mortgages? A crypto-backed mortgage is a type of secured loan where a borrower uses their cryptocurrency — like Bitcoin or Ethereum — as collateral to get money for buying real estate. Instead of converting their crypto into cash, they lock it in a…

Crypto-backed mortgage loans are a type of home loan where a borrower uses their cryptocurrency holdings as collateral instead of cash or other traditional assets. This means that instead of selling their crypto to get money for a mortgage, homeowners can pledge it as security to borrow money from a lender. As the cryptocurrency market has grown in value and popularity, the idea of using digital assets like Bitcoin or Ethereum to back traditional loans—such as mortgages—has gained interest. These loans allow people to unlock the value of their crypto portfolio without having to sell or convert it, which could…

In 2025, institutional crypto lending has become more mature and widely accepted. Major banks, hedge funds, and asset managers are now using structured crypto lending strategies to generate yields, manage liquidity, and gain exposure to digital assets. Unlike the earlier days of crypto lending, when most activity was limited to retail traders and startups, today’s institutional strategies are more risk-aware, regulated, and diversified. This article explores the latest strategies institutions are using for crypto lending in 2025, key trends, tools, and the risks involved. What Is Institutional Crypto Lending? Institutional crypto lending refers to large-scale financial institutions lending or borrowing…

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) continues to grow rapidly in 2025, transforming how people borrow and lend money without traditional banks. Thanks to smart contracts and blockchain innovation, anyone can earn passive income or get access to loans using just a crypto wallet. In this blog, we explore the top DeFi lending platforms dominating 2025 — based on their technology, user trust, total value locked (TVL), and innovative features. 🚀 1. Aave – The Titan of DeFi Lending Aave remains the king of DeFi lending in 2025. With over $23 billion in total value locked, it continues to lead through innovation, security,…

Human rights group Amnesty Kenya is calling for the immediate release of blogger and activist Ndiangui Kinyagia, who disappeared under alarming circumstances on Saturday, June 21. His family and supporters say he was taken during a late-night raid on his home in Kinoo, and he has not been seen or heard from since. Six days after his disappearance, pressure is growing on security authorities to provide answers. Amnesty Kenya strongly believes that officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) are responsible for Kinyagia’s abduction. The organization is urging the government to either release him or present him in court…

Security officers assigned to former Chief Justice David Maraga have been withdrawn just days after he publicly joined demonstrators in the streets of Nairobi’s city centre on June 25, 2025. In a formal letter dated June 27, addressed to the Inspector General of Police and the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, Maraga strongly linked the withdrawal of his security to his open criticism of the police leadership in the country. According to the letter, Maraga revealed that on the day he joined the youth and families who were protesting in memory of victims who died or went missing from…

The High Court has delivered a major setback to the police by stopping them from using teargas, water cannons, and other forceful methods against peaceful demonstrators who are seeking medical help in designated safe areas. In a ruling made on Friday, June 27, Justice Bahati Mwamuye gave conservatory orders that strictly prohibit the police from attacking hospitals, ambulances, emergency medical centres, and even places of worship that offer medical care to injured protesters during demonstrations. This ruling came after the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) filed a petition calling for urgent protection of the rights to life, health, and peaceful…

Thousands of Youth Get Government Jobs as Interns and Military Officers Promoted In a major development aimed at empowering the youth, the government has announced the deployment of more than 6,000 healthcare interns to various medical facilities across the country under the Ministry of Health. These interns will serve for one year under a well-organized and closely monitored internship programme for the 2025/2026 period. The news was made public on Friday, June 27, by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, who confirmed the official posting of the interns. The ministry has fulfilled its promise to ensure all qualified interns are deployed…

President William Ruto has made major changes in the leadership of Kenya’s military, affecting top ranks within the Kenya Army, Kenya Air Force, and Kenya Navy. The Ministry of Defence officially announced the changes on Friday, June 27, revealing a number of promotions, redeployments, and new appointments across the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). One of the key changes saw Major General David Kipkemboi Ketter promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed as the new Commander of the Kenya Army. He replaces Lieutenant General David Kimaiyo Chemwaina Tarus, who has now been posted to the National Defence University –…

A night that began with partying and drinking ended in tragedy after a drunk police officer opened fire in a nightclub, killing his wife and another man in what is believed to be a love triangle gone wrong. The shocking incident happened on the night of Thursday, June 26, during a night of celebration. According to reports, the officer became furious after learning that his lover was secretly involved with another man. The revelation triggered a violent reaction, leading him to fire multiple shots inside the busy nightclub. The police officer, a constable, was reportedly drunk and in possession of…