Nairobi, Kenya – In a significant step toward mainstream cryptocurrency adoption, Bankless Bitcoin is set to launch Nairobi’s first-ever Bitcoin ATM at Two Rivers Mall, offering residents and visitors a seamless way to buy and sell Bitcoin using Kenyan shillings. The move marks a pivotal moment in Kenya’s digital currency journey, bridging the gap between traditional…
Nairobi, Kenya – Global payments giant Visa has unveiled its fourth cohort of the Africa Fintech Accelerator, selecting 12 startups from over 1,200 applicants across the continent for a intensive 12-week program that includes up to $2 million in funding and direct integration opportunities with Visa’s global network. This year’s program focuses squarely on real-world asset tokenization, cross-border payments,…
Blockchain infrastructure giant ChainUp has announced a comprehensive webinar series targeting African businesses, investors, and regulators on tokenization strategies—a move that comes as Africa’s tokenized asset market is projected to reach $50 billion by 2030. The “Tokenize Africa 2025” initiative, running from September to November, aims to equip participants with practical frameworks for converting real-world assets…
Nairobi, Kenya – Global crypto exchange Bitget has rolled out tokenized stock trading and real-world asset (RWA) investments for Kenyan users, marking one of Africa’s most significant expansions of blockchain-based traditional investment access. The move allows local traders to buy fractional shares of Apple, Tesla, and Amazon—along with tokenized gold, real estate, and government bonds—with as…
Lagos, Nigeria – Kenya based fintech innovator Honeycoin has closed a $4.5 million Series B funding round to scale its stablecoin payment infrastructure across the continent, in a deal that signals growing institutional confidence in crypto-powered remittances and trade finance. The round—led by Pantera Capital with participation from Standard Bank and Flutterwave—values the based startup at…
