肯亞國家消防隊協會 (KENFIBA) 將比特幣 (BTC) 加入其資產負債表中

KENFIBA（肯亞國家消防隊協會的縮寫）已成為第一個收購比特幣的工會，增加了其財務狀況表

A labour union in Kenya has made history by adding Bitcoin to its balance sheet, becoming potentially the first organization on the African continent to adopt the cryptocurrency as a financial asset.

肯亞的一個工會透過將比特幣添加到其資產負債表中而創造了歷史，有可能成為非洲大陸第一個採用加密貨幣作為金融資產的組織。

The Kenya National Fire Brigade Association (KENFIBA) has made the move, adding Bitcoin to its statement of financial position.

肯亞國家消防隊協會（KENFIBA）已採取行動，將比特幣添加到其財務狀況表中。

This decision comes as organizations in Kenya are showing a growing interest in cryptocurrency. According to KENFIBA leadership, Bitcoin’s potential as a store of value and its resilience against inflation influenced their decision. They see this as an opportunity to safeguard their financial reserves while also aligning with global trends in digital asset adoption.

這項決定是在肯亞的組織對加密貨幣表現出越來越大的興趣之際做出的。據 KENFIBA 領導層稱，比特幣作為價值儲存手段的潛力及其抵禦通膨的能力影響了他們的決定。他們認為這是一個保護其財務儲備的機會，同時也符合數位資產採用的全球趨勢。

Kenya has been emerging as a strong player in the global cryptocurrency space. In 2023, Chainalysis ranked Kenya as one of the top countries for crypto adoption in Africa, which is driven by high mobile money usage and an increasing number of crypto transactions.

肯亞已成為全球加密貨幣領域的強大參與者。 2023 年，Chainaanalysis 將肯亞列為非洲加密貨幣採用率最高的國家之一，這是由行動貨幣的高使用率和加密貨幣交易數量的增加所推動的。

Citizens have been using Bitcoin for remittances, trading, and as a hedge against economic uncertainties like inflation and currency devaluation.

公民一直在使用比特幣進行匯款、交易，以及對沖通貨膨脹和貨幣貶值等經濟不確定性。

However, this marks the first time a formal labour union has embraced Bitcoin, which could inspire other organizations to explore cryptocurrency as a financial tool. Labour unions often handle large sums of money, such as membership fees and retirement funds.

然而，這標誌著正式工會首次接受比特幣，這可能會激勵其他組織探索加密貨幣作為金融工具。工會經常處理大筆資金，例如會員費和退休金。

KENFIBA has shown a willingness to adapt to modern financial technologies while ensuring that their funds are not eroded by inflation or local currency devaluation.

KENFIBA 展現了適應現代金融技術的意願，同時確保其資金不會因通貨膨脹或當地貨幣貶值而受到侵蝕。

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Kenya has seen significant adoption of cryptocurrencies despite regulatory uncertainties. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has been cautious, warning citizens about the risks of crypto, such as volatility and the lack of legal protections.

儘管監管存在不確定性，但肯亞仍大量採用加密貨幣。肯亞中央銀行（CBK）一直保持謹慎態度，警告公民有關加密貨幣的風險，例如波動性和缺乏法律保護。

However, the government has also expressed interest in blockchain technology for improving public services, such as land registries and tax systems.

然而，政府也表達了對區塊鏈技術改善公共服務的興趣，例如土地登記和稅收系統。

Kenya’s strong digital economy, bolstered by platforms like M-Pesa, has created fertile ground for crypto growth. Peer-to-peer platforms like Paxful and Binance have reported Kenya as one of their largest markets in Africa. Despite regulatory hesitations, crypto has continued to thrive, particularly in urban areas where access to technology is higher.

肯亞強大的數位經濟在 M-Pesa 等平台的支持下，為加密貨幣的成長創造了肥沃的土壤。 Paxful 和 Binance 等 P2P 平台將肯亞視為其在非洲最大的市場之一。儘管監管方面猶豫不決，但加密貨幣仍在繼續蓬勃發展，特別是在技術普及程度更高的城市地區。