A blockchain analysis company that provides data and insights on cryptocurrency transactions, helping to identify illicit activities and improve compliance.
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.
Africa’s crypto is complex. Josephine Inika has made a career simplifying it.
Josephine Inika prioritizes clarity over cleverness in her communication about cryptocurrency. She transitioned to crypto marketing after experimenting with various careers, including pageant coaching and product management.
Reading the Regulatory Map: How Obiex Is Thinking About Crypto Expansion in Africa and Why Ghana Is Next
Sub-Saharan Africa recorded over $205 billion in on-chain transaction volume between July 2024 and June 2025, marking a 52% year-on-year increase. Obiex, a Nigeria-based crypto trading platform, is expanding into Ghana as part of its pan-African strategy.
