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April 26, 2026
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Fintech leaders, regulators meet as stablecoins gain ground

Fintech leaders, regulators meet as stablecoins gain ground

A forum to discuss stablecoins, payments infrastructure and Africa’s digital financial systems will bring regulators, banks and crypto firms to Nairobi...

✨ Key Highlights

Fintech leaders and regulators are converging in Nairobi for the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference (KBCC) 2026, held on May 14 and 15, to discuss the growing integration of stablecoins with Africa's digital financial systems.

  • Over 1,500 participants, including fintech executives, telecom operators, and policymakers, are expected.
  • Key discussions revolve around stablecoins, payments infrastructure, and deepening the integration with traditional finance, exemplified by Kenya's dominant mobile money system, M-Pesa.
  • Industry players like Kotani Pay and PawaPay are emphasizing the utility of stablecoins for faster cross-border settlement, lower transaction costs, and greater financial accessibility, aiming to remove geographical barriers to commerce.

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