Stablecoins Are Africa’s Most Useful Crypto, And the World is Finally Catching Up
August 18, 2025
By Larry Cooke, Binance Africa For many years, countries across Africa have been quietly leading the race when it comes to the practical adoption of crypto. From cross-border payments to savings, everyday users on the…
A Welcome Shift on Crypto – With Clear Regulation on The Horizon It’s Time to Build!
August 1, 2025
By Larry Cooke, Africa head of Legal Counsel at Binance Kenya has taken an important step forward on digital assets. With the scrapping of the Digital Asset Tax (DAT) on all transfers initially introduced by…
How OTC Crypto Trading and Stablecoins Are Supporting African Businesses Amid Dollar Shortages
July 14, 2025
Last week, at an event hosted by the Virtual Asset Chamber of Commerce (VACC) to discuss the evolving crypto and digital asset landscape in Kenya, there was discussion on the role that over-the-counter (OTC) crypto…
Op-Ed: Why Trust and Transparency Will Shape Africa’s Crypto Future
June 3, 2025
By Noah Perlman, Chief Compliance Officer, Binance As cryptocurrency adoption accelerates across Africa, the excitement around the technology and its transformative potential is palpable. But alongside this rapid growth comes a critical challenge: ensuring that…
Valour to Bring Regulated Crypto Investment Products to Kenyan Market Through NSE Listing
May 26, 2025
Valour Inc, a subsidiary of Canadian firm DeFi Technologies, has announced plans to cross-list its suite of over 65 digital asset exchange-traded products (ETPs) on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). Valour has selected GulfCap Investment…
Don’t Let AI Steal Your Face (or Your Crypto)
May 16, 2025
Africa’s growing crypto community is facing a new and unprecedented threat: AI-powered fraud. The same technology that powers smarter trading and personalised learning is now being exploited by scammers to mimic voices, generate lifelike deepfakes,…
20 Crypto and Blockchain Terms Every Kenyan Should Know
April 23, 2025
Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology are no longer just buzzwords. They are becoming part of everyday conversations here in Kenya. More people are exploring crypto as a new way to send money, invest, or access digital…
How Technology Is Transforming Digital Asset Trading
April 22, 2025
The digital asset landscape is rapidly transforming, driven by unprecedented technological advancements. As cryptocurrencies gain traction, understanding the intricacies of this evolution is crucial for navigating opportunities and risks. The dynamic interplay of technology and…
How to Stay Safe from Cryptocurrency Scams: Tips to Protect Yourself
April 14, 2025
As cryptocurrency grows in popularity, so does the number of scams targeting users. With new technologies, including AI-driven deepfakes, scams have become more convincing, making it harder than ever to tell what’s real. Here’s how…