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July 16, 2026
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SCRYPT expands stablecoin settlement infrastructure into East Africa, adding KES, TZS, RWF and UGX corridors

SCRYPT expands stablecoin settlement infrastructure into East Africa, adding KES, TZS, RWF and UGX corridors

SCRYPT has expanded its licensed stablecoin settlement infrastructure into Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda, enabling direct local currency-to-stablecoin payments for businesses and financial institutions...

✨ Key Highlights

SCRYPT has expanded its stablecoin settlement infrastructure into East Africa, now supporting direct settlement for the Kenyan shilling (KES), Tanzanian shilling (TZS), Rwandan franc (RWF), and Ugandan shilling (UGX).

  • This move allows businesses to seamlessly convert local currencies into stablecoins in real-time, bypassing traditional US dollar liquidity constraints for cross-border payments.
  • Key players include SCRYPT, a financial infrastructure provider, and its Founder and CEO, Norman Wooding, who highlights the practical economic needs driving stablecoin adoption in Africa.
  • The expansion offers a new pathway for international trade and treasury management, addressing challenges posed by constrained foreign exchange.

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