肯尼亚国家消防队协会 (KENFIBA) 将比特币 (BTC) 添加到其资产负债表中

KENFIBA（肯尼亚国家消防队协会的缩写）已成为第一个收购比特币的工会，增加了其财务状况表

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.

肯尼亚的一个工会通过将比特币添加到其资产负债表中而创造了历史，有可能成为非洲大陆第一个采用加密货币作为金融资产的组织。

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

肯尼亚国家消防队协会（KENFIBA）已采取行动，将比特币添加到其财务状况表中。

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.

这一决定是在肯尼亚的组织对加密货币表现出越来越大的兴趣之际做出的。据 KENFIBA 领导层称，比特币作为价值储存手段的潜力及其抵御通胀的能力影响了他们的决定。他们认为这是一个保护其财务储备的机会，同时也符合数字资产采用的全球趋势。

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.

肯尼亚已成为全球加密货币领域的强大参与者。 2023 年，Chainaanalysis 将肯尼亚列为非洲加密货币采用率最高的国家之一，这是由移动货币的高使用率和加密货币交易数量的增加推动的。

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币进行汇款、交易，以及对冲通货膨胀和货币贬值等经济不确定性。

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，这标志着正式工会首次接受比特币，这可能会激励其他组织探索加密货币作为一种金融工具。工会经常处理大笔资金，例如会员费和退休金。

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 表现出了适应现代金融技术的意愿，同时确保其资金不会因通货膨胀或当地货币贬值而受到侵蚀。

Also read: Kenya IT experts caution government on AI and Robotics bill

另请阅读：肯尼亚 IT 专家就人工智能和机器人法案向政府发出警告

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.

尽管监管存在不确定性，但肯尼亚仍大量采用加密货币。肯尼亚中央银行（CBK）一直保持谨慎态度，警告公民有关加密货币的风险，例如波动性和缺乏法律保护。

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

然而，政府也表达了对区块链技术改善公共服务的兴趣，例如土地登记和税收系统。

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.

肯尼亚强大的数字经济在 M-Pesa 等平台的支持下，为加密货币的增长创造了肥沃的土壤。 Paxful 和 Binance 等 P2P 平台将肯尼亚视为其在非洲最大的市场之一。尽管监管方面犹豫不决，但加密货币仍在继续蓬勃发展，特别是在技术普及程度更高的城市地区。