Kenya has taken another step in the cryptocurrency space by integrating Bitcoin payments for M-Pesa users, with a viral video showing a merchant at the Messai Market effortlessly receiving a Bitcoin payment through M-Pesa. The transaction was smooth and fast, impressing both the users and the merchant. Kenyans are legally allowed to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, with the country currently holding over $1.5 billion in Bitcoin, representing 2.3% of the country's GDP. This development demonstrates Kenya's leadership in incorporating cryptocurrency payments into everyday transactions.



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