A blockchain analysis company that provides data and insights on cryptocurrency transactions, helping to identify illicit activities and improve compliance.
SpaceTrade Wants to Make Spending Crypto as Seamless as Spending Naira
SpaceTrade aims to simplify the transition from holding cryptocurrency to using it for everyday transactions. The platform allows users to sell cryptocurrencies and gift cards for naira.
Kenya Built a Currency Control While It May Not Need One
Kenya's Central Bank has been granted the authority to restrict access to foreign dollar-linked stablecoins. The regulations were introduced while the Kenyan shilling was stable and foreign reserves were strong.
Stablecoins are hard to spend. This startup wants to make it easy.
Keji Pius was stranded in Zambia with USDT and no way to spend it, prompting her to convert stablecoins into local currency. Rach Finance was founded in January 2026 to create seamless stablecoin spending infrastructure for businesses.
Coinbase taps Egyptian-founded Kemet for institutional crypto derivatives expansion
Kemet partners with Coinbase to simplify access to derivatives products for institutional clients. The deal allows access to Coinbase’s trading venues through a single platform.
African freelancers get paid in dollars. Hurupay makes sure they keep them.
Hurupay has processed over $50 million in payments since its launch in 2023. The startup provides virtual dollar, euro, and pound accounts for African freelancers to receive international payouts.
