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Introduction The world of cryptocurrency is steadily moving toward mainstream use, with leading payment giants like VISA and Mastercard now allowing users to spend their digital currencies at millions of retail locations worldwide. This growing integration is bringing blockchain technology closer to traditional financial systems. One of the most promising outcomes of this fusion is the rise of blockchain-powered credit cards, which give users the ability to make everyday purchases using crypto. But despite these advancements, there is a major missing piece—an established system for assessing users’ credit scores based on their blockchain activity. Traditional credit cards rely heavily on…

As the crypto world continues to grow, more users are exploring new ways to borrow and lend digital assets. One of the most promising innovations in this space is cross-chain collateralization. This concept could change the way we access crypto loans, making borrowing more flexible, secure, and accessible across multiple blockchain networks. What Is Cross-Chain Collateralization? Cross-chain collateralization is the ability to use crypto assets from different blockchains as collateral for a loan, all within a single platform or lending system. Traditionally, if you wanted to borrow a crypto loan on Ethereum, you’d have to lock up Ethereum-based tokens like…

What is Loan-to-Value (LTV)?LTV, short for Loan-to-Value, is a financial ratio that shows how much of an asset’s total value a lender is willing to fund through a loan. It’s expressed as a percentage and is commonly used in lending scenarios like mortgages, equipment financing, and commercial loans. Lenders assess the value of the asset a borrower wants to finance, and then decide how much of that value they’re comfortable lending. The remaining portion must be covered by the borrower, usually through a down payment or equity contribution. Why Some Assets Get Higher LTVs Than Others Assets that are more…

The government has earmarked a total of Ksh105.6 billion in the 2025/2026 national budget to support young people, hustlers, and small enterprises across the country. While presenting the budget in the National Assembly on Thursday, June 12, Treasury Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi explained that the allocation is intended to empower the youth, boost entrepreneurship, and expand job opportunities. As part of the budget breakdown, Ksh10 billion has been set aside for the National Youth Service (NYS) to facilitate training and recruitment of young people into national development programs. The NYS will use these funds to enroll more youth and…

Residents of a Nairobi estate are heartbroken and in mourning following the tragic death of five-year-old Amanda Mutheu, a bright young girl whose life was cut short in a horrifying incident. The heartbreaking event unfolded on Thursday night and has left the entire community in deep shock and anger. According to several eyewitnesses, the little girl was killed by someone she trusted deeply—her own uncle. On that fateful evening, the man, whom police have confirmed as her maternal uncle, is said to have stormed into their home while heavily intoxicated. At the time, baby Mutheu was in the care of…

Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has reacted strongly to a viral video showing a man wielding a panga (machete) while confronting police officers during protests in Nakuru’s London Estate. Speaking on Friday, June 13, Murkomen expressed concern over how some Kenyans were cheering and supporting the man on social media, despite the serious danger the situation posed. He criticized this behavior, warning that such incidents could easily spiral into violent chaos and endanger both the police and the public. “You can clearly see police officers trying their best to calm the situation, but then you have a man aggressively approaching…

Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has reacted strongly to a viral video showing a man wielding a panga (machete) while confronting police officers during protests in Nakuru’s London Estate. Speaking on Friday, June 13, Murkomen expressed concern over how some Kenyans were cheering and supporting the man on social media, despite the serious danger the situation posed. He criticized this behavior, warning that such incidents could easily spiral into violent chaos and endanger both the police and the public. “You can clearly see police officers trying their best to calm the situation, but then you have a man aggressively approaching…

Fresh details have come to light regarding a CCTV technician believed to have played a role in tampering with critical security footage at the Central Police Station in Nairobi. This footage is linked to the mysterious death of Albert Ojwang, a social media influencer and teacher. According to reports, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrested the technician on the morning of Friday, June 13, during what appeared to be a planned operation at his home in a densely populated estate in Nairobi. Sources familiar with the case revealed that the technician was the person who installed the station’s entire…

Tension escalated sharply in Nairobi’s Central Business District on Thursday after a dramatic incident in which a young Gen Z protester slapped a police officer during ongoing demonstrations demanding justice for the late Albert Ojwang. The confrontation was captured on video and has since gone viral, sparking mixed reactions across the country. What Happened? The incident occurred during a heated moment at the “Justice for Ojwang” protests. As police officers attempted to disperse demonstrators using tear gas, a young protester—described as being in his early 20s—was seen confronting one of the officers. In the now widely circulated video, the protester…

A video has emerged showing Nairobi-based activist Calvin “Gaucho” Okoth allegedly assembling a group of men suspected to be hired goons, just hours before violence broke out during Thursday’s “Justice for Ojwang” protests. The protests, which began peacefully, later turned chaotic after masked individuals disrupted the march, destroyed newly installed public bins, and set vehicles on fire in the city center. Ojwang’s Death Sparks Outrage Across Kenya The protests were held in honor of the late Albert Omondi Ojwang, a 31-year-old teacher-turned-blogger from Homa Bay County, who died in police custody under mysterious circumstances. Ojwang, who had been a vocal…