Chasing Mavericks

Chasing Mavericks is Building Africa’s Future in blockchain through Startups, Corporate Innovation, Education, Media & Business Connections.

[Kenya Blockchain & Crypto Conference @KBCC_01]

We are excited to announce @kotanipay as a Diamond Sponsor for the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference (KBCC) 2026, taking place on 14–15 May 2026 at the A.S.K Dome, Nairobi.

This marks Kotani Pay’s fourth consecutive year supporting KBCC, a clear reflection of their commitment to expanding access to blockchain and digital payments across Africa. Operating in over 10 African countries, Kotani Pay is building the infrastructure that connects Web3 to everyday financial systems.

Kotani Pay is focused on solving real problems. Making it easier for people and businesses to move money across borders, access stablecoins, and interact with blockchain without needing complex tools or smartphones.

What they offer:
- Access to stablecoins and fiat for cross-border transactions across Africa
- Blockchain-powered APIs for seamless DApp and chain integration
- SMS-based wallets that work without internet or smartphones
- Easy on-ramp and off-ramp into mobile money and bank systems

Learn more >>> https://t.co/bUFCzvB9Dk

Whether you are building, scaling, or simply exploring how blockchain fits into your business, Kotani Pay is one of the key players enabling real adoption on the continent.

Meet the Kotani Pay team at KBCC 2026 and see how they are bringing Web3 closer to everyday users across Africa.

Get your early bird ticket before 31 March 2026>>> https://t.co/dEPJC7ldx4

#KBCC2026 #Stablecoins #Payments #KotaniPay

[Chasing Mavericks @Mavericks_Ltd]

On 23 Feb, Chasing Mavericks attended the VASP Regulations engagement convened by The National Treasury Kenya’s Taskforce in Naivasha. Key discussions covered stablecoins, capital thresholds, licensing & AML safeguards. Strong policy is built through dialogue #VASP #DigitalAssets

[Web3 Developer Clubs @Web3Clubs]

Founder Mode with @Sheila_Waswa  of @Mavericks_Ltd .
Building the product is only part of the work. The other half is knowing how to talk about it clearly, confidently, and in a way that actually connects.

We spent the afternoon unpacking:
• How to tell your founder story with clarity.
• Moving beyond features to real problems and real value.
• Communicating better with customers, partners, and investors.
• Practical exercises to sharpen messaging and presence.

The group activities really brought things to life founders stepping into conversations, refining their narratives, and learning how to show up stronger long before the pitch deck enters the room.

 Join us for more sessions like this.

@BasedEastAfrica  @base

[Chasing Mavericks @Mavericks_Ltd]

We are excited to welcome @zuk1818, Head of Business Development at @utila_io ,as a featured speaker for our upcoming webinar.

📅 Date: January 29
⏰ Time: 4PM WAT | 5PM SAST | 6PM EAT
🎙️ Format: Live Webinar
🔗 Register here: https://t.co/m9qc7PX8Z0

#Stablecoins #FintechAfrica

[Chasing Mavericks @Mavericks_Ltd]

RT @Afristablecoins: We are excited to welcome @Ron Hasgall, Head of Business Development at @utila_io , as a featured speaker for our upco…

[Africa Stablecoin Summit @Afristablecoins]

We are pleased to announce @dankarani as a speaker at our first Webinar hosted by Stablecoin Standard, Africa Stablecoin Summit, and Chasing Mavericks

Duncan Muchangi is a passionate investor and seasoned business leader dedicated to bridging the gap between traditional and decentralized finance in the Global South.

He is currently the Global Head of Business Development at Fonbnk, a company that delivers mobile payments & Stablecoins settlements for global wallets, merchants, PSPs and Financial institutions across Africa, LATAM & SEA.

With over 12 years of experience in Venture Capital, E-Commerce, AI, Fintech, and Web 3.0, he has a proven track record of investing in, launching, scaling, and supporting innovative and impactful technology platforms across emerging markets.

He's previously been the Founding Principal of Unicorn Growth Capital, an early-stage VC firm that invests in the future of Fintech and Web3.0.

Date: 29 January 2026

Time: 4 PM WAT | 5 PM SAST | 6 PM EAT
Format: Live Webinar
Register here: https://t.co/fPiCj3T1SA

#Stablecoins #FintechAfrica #DigitalPayments #CrossBorderTrade #BlockchainAfrica #AfricaFintech

[Chasing Mavericks @Mavericks_Ltd]

Our first stablecoin webinar of the year is here.
January 29 | Live Webinar

Join @StablecoinStnd @Afristablecoins and @MavericksLt as we unpack how stablecoins are reshaping trade and payments across Africa.
Register: https://t.co/m9qc7PX8Z0

#Stablecoins #AfricaFintech

[Africa Stablecoin Summit @Afristablecoins]

There will always be a place for local currency on-chain. Right now, on and off-ramps use USDT to local bank accounts.

Using a local currency stable coin in that flow gives more visibility, makes it technically easier and faster, and more transparent. That's not the only role of local currency stable coins, however.

@Uyoyo_O - Managing Director, @cngn_co

#LocalCurrency #AfricaStableCoinSummit #OnChain #DeFi #Banking #cNGN #Stablecoins

[Africa Stablecoin Summit @Afristablecoins]

Startups often fail by offering solutions without understanding organizational pain points. Web3's potential is huge, but compliance and regulation are key hurdles for institutions. #Web3 #Startups

[Africa Stablecoin Summit @Afristablecoins]

When converting fiat to crypto, the default on-ramp choices are usually USDC or USDT.

While institutions drive significant volume with million-dollar transactions, the frequency of retail customer activity is a telling story. It highlights real adoption and shows people paying attention to crypto and stablecoins at the grassroots level.

Real adoption is driven from the ground up.

@SaruniBM, Regional Operations Lead, @BinanceAfrica

#Crypto #Stablecoins $USDC $USDT #Adoption

[Dr Matchel Mike Mike🇰🇪 @Matchel_Mike72]

If your circle isn’t discussing ideas, money and moves- then it’s just noise.
Upgrade your environment or stay stuck✍️
What they don’t discuss with you is being duscussed to someone else👌just find your ideological match for growth🤝

Hii JKUAT

[Bybit @Bybit_Official]

🏆 There it is — the official certificate! 😎

We’re officially Guinness World Record holders for the most participants in an online trading competition within 24 hours

71,765 participants! 🎉

🔥 Watch here: https://t.co/XTkpZiAfGe

[Jared Mogendi Omweri @harny1995]

I am pleased to participate in this challenge where @BybitAfrica is supporting and giving back to the community.Having finished my degree 6 years ago,it could be my wish to be helped to kickstart my master degree in Geography.#WSOT2025 #RewriteAndReshape #HelpBuildTheCommunity

[OXEmir ✸ @EL_EMIR360]

#RewriteAndShape #WSOT2025
@BybitAfrica

[Chasing Mavericks @Mavericks_Ltd]

Announcing the Bybit Student Scholarships

Campus life is tough: fees, upkeep, side hustles (plus surviving on indomie😂)

Bybit (trusted by 30M+ users) is offering scholarships from USD 100 (Ksh. 13,000) to USD 4,000 (Ksh. 514,555).

Covers tuition, upkeep, attachments & more.

Eligibility: Must be an ongoing student in a college or university.

How to Apply:
1. 🎥 Record a short video and post it on your favourite social media.
2. 🔖 Use the hashtags #WSOT2025, #RewriteAndReshape and tag @BybitAfrica
3. 📝 Fill the form here: https://t.co/1alY6MhhqW

Submission Deadline: 10th October 2025

And you might be that student among the hundreds who will get the Bybit scholarship.

[benaiah - payd.money 🌍💸 @b3npayd]

SMEs don't care about crypto :)

Cash flow. Speed. Certainty. That’s what SMEs care about.

At a panel organized by @tether, @Mavericks_Ltd, and Hasibu, joined by @ChebetKipingor of @getBusha and Caroline of Her Hustle we asked a simple question:

Do stablecoins, like USDt, actually solve day to day payment needs for SMEs?

The answer became clear when you look at what small businesses face every day:

A Kenyan SME importing goods from China waits 3 to 5 days for payments to clear, with high FX spreads eating into margins.

A Nigerian freelancer loses part of every invoice to hidden bank fees, then sees the local currency slide while waiting to access funds.

A Ghanaian distributor misses out on stock because settlement delays mean the supplier prioritizes faster-paying buyers.

Stablecoins flip this script:

✅ Faster, cheaper cross-border trade - settle instantly, pay suppliers directly, and keep more of your margin.

✅ Protection against volatility - hedge earnings in USDt instead of watching value erode in local currency.

✅ 24/7 payments - money moves when you need it, not when banks are open.

For SMEs, this is survival. Faster payments mean better supplier relationships, stable savings mean less stress, and global rails mean they can compete without borders holding them back.

At @paydhq x @paydbusiness, this is exactly what we’re building: the rails for businesses to get paid globally, spend locally, and stay in control of value in between.

Stablecoins aren’t about ideology. They’re about utility.

[Chasing Mavericks @Mavericks_Ltd]

The Lobbying Imperative is here!

A special session on how industry voice & influence can shape Kenya’s blockchain future.

📅 Sept 10, 2025
🕔 5–8PM (EAT)
📍 Antler East Africa, ABC Place – Nairobi

Register 👉 https://t.co/Nvh6aKp5WV

#CryptoKenya #Web3Africa #BlockchainPolicy

[Chasing Mavericks @Mavericks_Ltd]

Scenes from the @BybitAfrica Nairobi Content Creators Connect

#BybitKe

[Chasing Mavericks @Mavericks_Ltd]

Happy International Women’s Day!

#Tech is evolving, and #women are at the forefront—#building and #innovating.

From #blockchain, #cybersecurity to #AI, their impact is unstoppable! Today, we celebrate their #brilliance, #resilience, and #leadership.
#IWD2025

[Chasing Mavericks @Mavericks_Ltd]

#KBCC2025 is set for June 12 & 13, and we’re bringing the brightest minds in blockchain to the stage!  
Who’s your dream speaker? Tag a blockchain leader you'd love to see at #KBCC2025, and we just might bring them! 
🔗 Register now:https://t.co/muILJpjYf2
#BlockchainKenya