Fintech Association of South Africa

🚀Major Step for Blockchain & Fintech in Africa South African banking giant @Nedbank has partnered with global crypto platform @cryptocom to help drive blockchain-based fintech innovation across Africa. This collaboration signals a growing shift where traditional financial institutions and digital asset platforms are working together to build the next generation of financial infrastructure on the continent. As blockchain adoption accelerates, partnerships like this could unlock new opportunities in: 🔹 Cross-border payments 🔹 Digital asset services 🔹 Fintech innovation 🔹 Financial inclusion across African markets Africa’s financial ecosystem is rapidly evolving, with banks, fintechs, and digital asset platforms exploring how blockchain technology can deliver faster, more efficient, and more inclusive financial services. The message is clear: the future of finance in Africa will be collaborative, digital, and increasingly blockchain-powered. 🔗Read the @ITWeb full article here: bit.ly/4cNh4FJ #BlockchainAfrica #Fintech #Crypto #DigitalAssets #AfricaTech #Innovation

Now we have a panel on "Regulatory Frameworks for Sustainable Stablecoin Adoption in Africa" 💱🌍 Moderated by @franksy_franks (CEO, @FinTech_ZA), this insightful panel features @felixmacharia_ (Co-Founder & CEO, @KotaniPay) and @Jordan_Crypt_SA (South Africa Ambassador & Global Partnerships Lead, @Bybit_Official | @BybitAfrica). The discussion explores how stablecoins are reshaping Africa’s digital financial landscape — enabling faster, cheaper, and more efficient alternatives to traditional payment systems, while advancing financial inclusion across the continent. ⚡💡 #BlockchainAfricaConference2025 #BAC2025 #Stablecoins #DigitalAssets #Fintech #CryptoAdoption #Africa #Innovation #BlockchainAfrica

🔥Speaker Spotlight: Carel de Jager🔥 We are excited to welcome @SovereignCarel, CEO & Founder of @SilverSixpence_, to the 11th Blockchain Africa Conference 2025 stage! Carel is a blockchain expert, engineer, and thought leader in cryptocurrency and financial innovation. At SilverSixpence, his Pretoria-based blockchain engineering firm, he leads a team delivering cutting-edge solutions in cryptocurrency trading, technical compliance, exchange solvency audits, and proof-of-reserves for leading exchanges such as @BinanceAfrica @binance, @cryptocom, @kucoincom, and @LunoGlobal. With a BEng in Chemical Engineering and early career experience at Eskom, Carel brings a unique perspective on the intersection of energy and blockchain. His work spans from high-frequency algorithmic trading and crypto payment gateways to pioneering research at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), where he led blockchain and DLT research initiatives from 2022 to 2025. At #BAC2025, Carel will join the panel: ⚡"Capitalising on Bitcoin Mining in Africa" This session will explore how African nations can transform excess or underutilised energy capacity—especially from renewables—into economic opportunity by powering Bitcoin mining operations. The discussion will highlight: ✅ Generating new revenue streams for energy providers ✅ Strengthening grid stability and efficiency ✅ Driving infrastructure development and local economic growth ✅ Positioning Africa as a global leader in sustainable Bitcoin mining Don’t miss the chance to hear insights from one of Africa’s leading blockchain engineers and innovators. 🔗 Learn more: blockchainafrica.co 🎟️ Register: blockchainafrica.co/register #BAC2025 #BlockchainAfricaConference2025 #BitcoinMining #DigitalAssets #BlockchainInnovation

🔥Speaker Spotlight: Darren Franks🔥 We are excited to welcome @franksy_franks, CEO of the @FinTech_ZA (FINASA), to the Crypto Fest 2025 stage! With over 20 years of experience in fintech, banking, and innovation, Darren has become a decisive voice in shaping South Africa’s financial technology landscape. He is known for connecting industry stakeholders and translating emerging trends into practical frameworks for regulators and market participants. One of Darren’s notable achievements is introducing the EZAR framework to the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), addressing interoperability challenges in the fintech sector and creating a foundation for banks, fintechs, and service providers to operate on a shared, forward-looking system. Through his work, Darren emphasizes technology as a driver of equity, access, and inclusion, helping South Africa build a resilient and innovative financial ecosystem. Darren will be moderating the panel: “Building Africa’s Digital Economy: How Stablecoins Are Becoming the Infrastructure for Future Finance” This session will explore how stablecoins are transforming Africa’s digital financial infrastructure, offering faster, cheaper, and more efficient alternatives to legacy systems. Darren will share insights on the role of stablecoins in cross-border payments, instant settlement, unlocking working capital, and enabling transparent, efficient, and regulated financial systems. Don’t miss this engaging discussion on why stablecoins are the financial rails of Africa’s digital future! 🔗Register Now: cryptofest.co.za/register #CryptoFest2025 #CF2025 #Stablecoins #DigitalEconomy #Fintech #Blockchain #Africa