There’s a quiet revolution happening in finance—a shift that’s rewriting the rules of how money moves, grows, and belongs. It’s called Decentralized Finance, or DeFi, and it’s building a world where people no longer need to trust banks, brokers, or bureaucracies to handle their wealth.Instead, they trust code—open, verifiable, and borderless. DeFi is more than…
Nairobi, Kenya – A great development for African agricultural commerce, Hygrotech East Africa has successfully completed a $2.3 million cross-border trade transaction for seed and fertilizer inputs using the Agridex blockchain platform. This landmark deal, involving multiple parties across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, represents the largest agricultural commodity transaction ever settled on a blockchain platform in…
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya’s property developers have unveiled a comprehensive blueprint for the future of the nation’s real estate sector, embracing technological innovation, sustainable development, and new investment models to navigate economic challenges and meet evolving market demands. The strategic vision, developed through collaboration between the Kenya Property Developers Association (KPDA), architectural firms, and financial institutions,…
Nairobi, Kenya – Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, has announced a strategic $5 million investment in Kenyan blockchain startup Kotani Pay, marking a significant commitment to solving Africa’s last-mile financial inclusion challenges. The investment will accelerate the development of seamless off-ramp infrastructure that converts USDT to local mobile money currencies, potentially reaching…
Nairobi, Kenya – Global technology leader Nvidia has acquired a significant minority stake in pan-African digital infrastructure provider Cassava Technologies, marking one of the largest-ever investments by a global tech giant in Africa’s digital ecosystem. The strategic partnership, valued at approximately $200 million, aims to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence infrastructure and computing capabilities across…
