BITPESA
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY MEDIA FOR AFRICA
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6 Feb 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.
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14 Aug 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.
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19 Dec 2016

Kenya: Bitpesa shrugs off regulator concern

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

Kenya hits record in weekly Bitcoin trade

Greater awareness, looming inflationary outlook said to be key behind the spike in usage.
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7 Nov 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.
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17 Dec 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.
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19 Jun 2014

‘Mobile money, Bitcoin driving down African remittance costs’

Experts speaking at the Mondato Africa Summit in Johannesburg highlight tech benefits.
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27 May 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.