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Africa: U.S. Billionaire Tim Draper Backs Africa Blockchain Festival in Nairobi

Published by AllAfrica 30 September 2026 at 17:54
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Africa: U.S. Billionaire Tim Draper Backs Africa Blockchain Festival in Nairobi
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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- US billionaire venture capitalist and Bitcoin advocate Tim Draper has highlighted Africa's potential to leapfrog traditional financial systems as Nairobi prepares to host the Africa Blockchain Festival 2026 from October 15 to 17.

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