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…
By Antonio Omambia. – August 2025 In a pivotal moment for the global crypto industry, the United States has passed landmark bipartisan legislation that firmly plants blockchain at the heart of its economic future. The CLARITY Act, GENIUS Act, and Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act mark a seismic shift in how digital assets are viewed—not as…
Say Goodbye to Manual Record-Keeping—Hello to Smart, Secure, & Automated Finance! In Kenya and across Africa, Chamas, SACCOs, and merry-go-round groups have long been the backbone of community savings and financial empowerment. But despite their importance, many still struggle with manual bookkeeping, lost records, loan disputes, and transparency issues—problems that can erode trust and slow…
In today’s fast-paced financial landscape, two powerful models have emerged as game-changers for underserved populations: microfinance and digital banking. Both aim to bring financial services to those excluded from traditional banking systems, but they do so in fundamentally different ways. As technology advances and the demand for inclusive financial solutions grows, the question arises: What…
Nairobi—This year’s Black Friday marked a significant milestone for e-commerce across Africa, with platforms in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa recording an 83% surge in sales compared to the previous year. Industry insiders credit extended promotional periods and attractive discounts for the exceptional growth. Shoppers Embrace Extended DealsUnlike traditional one-day sales, many e-commerce platforms adopted…
