GM GM!From merchant payments to tokenised stocks and a little hydropower drama, Africa stayed busy. Here’s what actually moved last week. 1) Real-world rails moved Why it matters: merchant acceptance + tokenised assets = more formal rails. Expect tighter spreads, clearer fees, and better compliance UX. 2) Ethiopia watch: power, mining… and signals On the …
From Tokenised Stocks to Power Plays: Africa’s Week in Crypto Read More »
GM GM! Here’s your quick breakdown of what mattered between Sept 1–8. 1) Stablecoins uptake 2) ETHSafari is live 3) Regulation watch 4) What this means (plain English) Market Watch: Price & Flows What moved this week (4 PM EAT, Sept 9, 2025) This Week’s Picks Videos and reads worth your time: Ndindi Nyoro on …
New rails, new hustles: Africa’s crypto and money moves this week Read More »
It’s been a while. Two years, give or take. Life happened, but crypto neither left the headlines, nor our radar. We’ve been watching the space closely, and a lot has gone down (or up!). If you haven’t been keeping your ear to the ground, here’s your no-nonsense recap of what you need to know right …
We’re Back. Here’s What Actually Changed in Africa’s Crypto Scene (2024–2025) Read More »
Good morning people! It’s November, and everything has been looking up on the crypto charts recently, after a long slumber. Did it have something to do with the fact that former FTX CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, was finally found guilty of all fraud charges against him? Is it the usual crypto pattern of recovery after a …
Hey there, tech and startup enthusiasts! We are thrilled to invite you to the Latitude59 Kenya Edition, happening on December 6 at the incredible Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this! Latitude59 Kenya Edition is a vibrant one-day conference that opens doors in the tech sector & brings …
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In today’s challenging economic landscape, achieving financial success can seem like an elusive goal for many Kenyans. The rising dollar has put a strain on our wallets, making it harder to make ends meet. However, there is hope. By paying attention to the small details of our finances, we can make a big difference in …
This week, hatuna maneno mingi. We want you to help us with something. It will take less than 5 minutes. We have an exciting opportunity for you to help shape the future of the savings and investment space. Our friend is running a short survey for a fintech startup, and we’d love for you to …
Good morning! We’re a day late, but there are very good reasons for this. For starters, we are delivering this newsletter in a fresh new way since WordPress launched newsletters this week. We hope you like this simpler format. Secondly, we wrote a long piece about the state of crypto in Kenya. In recent years, …
Last Week: Crypto in Kenya Article + Machankura Launch Read More »
Last Friday, I attended a fireside chat hosted by SafariDAO and Borderless Africa. This post is a product of questions that were asked directly to me during some catching up with Kenyan crypto industry acquaintances (including, do you still write?) and during the fireside chat that followed. The one question that drove a long conversation …
Good afternoon! We’re here to drop it, short and sweet. The numbersBTC: $29,797.93ETH: $1,873.71XRP: $0.7211BNB: $241.63 It’s all systems drop, this week. But nothing major yet. Something about Worldcoin (WLD) below. Keep scrolling. Source: CoinMarketCap Reads How about a walk through Africa FinTech with Wiza Jalakasi and Caleb Maru. Trust me, it’s worth it. I …
