Episode Synopsis "Interview with PraveenKumar - Belrium Blockchain"

We had a chat with PraveenKumar, CEO, the Belrium BlockchainIn this interview, we discussed the Belrium blockchain, the CMA Kenya sandbox license, regulation in Africa, and what we can expect from Belrium and the sandbox test in the next couple of months.PraveenKumar answers the questions below:How are you doing amid Covid-19?What is the problem that Belrium blockchain is trying to solve?What opportunities exist in emerging markets like Kenya and Africa?Belrium is focused on getting governments and regulators evaluate how to leverage blockchain. Can you expound on that?How was the process of applying and getting accepted into the CMA Kenya regulatory sandbox?The regulatory sandbox only applies for products, services, and business models that are not clearly addressed under existing laws and regulations. What would you say is not clearly defined in law for your blockchain product?Another requirement is that admissions are based on their intent to offer innovative products, solutions, and services with the potential to deepend Kenya's capital markets. Would you say Belrium qualifies in this regard and if so, how?Are you looking to test a crypto product in the regulatory sandbox?What other jurisdictions are you regulated in and how does that regulation look likeMany startups and fintechs have attempted to apply but with no success. What informed CMA Kenya to consider Belrium for the sandbox?What are risks of not regulating innovative solutions like crypto and blockchain?What advice would you give to anyone looking to apply for a regulatory sandbox in Kenya and Africa?On a personal level, how do you feel about getting accepted into the CMA Kenya sandboxWe hope you can talk with us, 3-6 months from now, to give us an update on the sandbox experience?www.bitcoinke.io

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