Kenya’s VASP Act, Interpol’s Operation Catalyst, Ripple-Absa custody, and Binance’s 30-country expansion: October 2025 marked the month Africa’s crypto infrastructure came of age. Full breakdown of regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and market movements.
Kenya’s VASP Act Signed: Africa’s Month in Crypto, Oct 9–30 Read More »
Oct 1-7 The week has been pretty pivotal, with BTC hitting an all-time high while the Kenyan parliament passed the VASP bill, taking it very close to becoming law. Here’s what happened and what it means. Market Watch (Oct 8) The rally is pausing near highs with BTC hitting an all-time high of ~$126K this
Kenya VASP Passes, Paxful Winding Down: Africa’s Crypto Moves Last Week Read More »
Sep 23–30, 2025 Happy October! Here’s your comprehensive, fact-checked rundown of the most relevant crypto + money stories shaping Africa this week. Ecosystem & Deals 💳 Visa Launches Stablecoin Pre-Funding Pilot (SIBOS 2025) Major news: At SIBOS 2025, Visa announced a stablecoin prefunding pilot through Visa Direct, enabling select partners to use Circle’s USDC and
Africa Crypto & Money Moves: While the World Pilots, Africa Ships Read More »
(Sep 15–22) 1) Nigeria: global exchange goes local in Lagos Blockchain.com opened its first African office in Nigeria and re-enabled naira (NGN) withdrawals, signalling a localisation + compliance push under Nigeria’s evolving rules. Hiring is focused on compliance and BD while engaging the Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC) under the new Investments and Securities Act framework,
Rules and ruses: Africa’s crypto moves last week Read More »
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 »
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 »
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
Join Us at Latitude59 Kenya Edition on December 6, 2023! Read More »
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
This Week: We Want to Hear from You! Read More »
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 »
