BitPesa

How will 'unfriendly' China respond to Africa's cryptocurrency opportunity?

BitPesa executive shares her view on the Asian country's current stance and what needs to change.
Olusegun Ogundeji
3:20
Feb 6, 2018

BitPesa plans to launch in SA by Q2 this year

South Africa could soon be the 12th country that BitPesa operates in, according to founder and CEO.
2:20
Aug 14, 2017

Why AI, blockchain is forcing Africa's authorities to reconsider FinTech

Growing awareness among officials of the disruptive influence of digital currencies and blockchain technology.
2:00
Dec 19, 2016

Kenya: Bitpesa shrugs off regulator concern

Founder of local Bitcoin platform says East African country no longer its largest market.
1:40
Dec 6, 2016

Kenya hits record in weekly Bitcoin trade

Greater awareness, looming inflationary outlook said to be key behind the spike in usage.
2:40
Nov 7, 2016

More Bitcoin exchange platforms now focus on Africa

A synopsis of several emerging platforms aiming to impact the adoption of Bitcoin on the continent.
2:20
Dec 17, 2015

Bitcoin looks to further disrupt East Africa's mobile money market

Central Bank of Kenya comments on cryptocurrency, while legal wrangling involving BitPesa, Safaricom, M-Pesa and Lipisha continues.
1:50
Jun 19, 2014

‘Mobile money, Bitcoin driving down African remittance costs’

Experts speaking at the Mondato Africa Summit in Johannesburg highlight tech benefits.
2:00
May 27, 2014

Bitcoin-compatible startup to rival M-Pesa in diaspora remittances

Kenyans living in diaspora will be able to send money in form of bitcoins.