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Crypto exchanges target Africa with student scholarships

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Wilson Ogheneovo of Bybit outlines the company's scholarship initiative aimed at boosting digital skills among African students..

Kenyan students are set to benefit from cryptocurrency scholarships as global exchanges expand in Africa, seeking growth amid tightening regulations in other markets.

The programme will support at least 100 students in Kenya and Ethiopia, offering awards from Sh12,900 ($100) to Sh516,000 ($4,000) to help cover university and college costs.

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