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The Banker: BitPesa eases FX pain in Africa
The Banker: BitPesa eases FX pain in Africa

Elizabeth Rossiello, founder and CEO of BitPesa, discusses how her company uses Bitcoin and blockchain technology to address foreign exchange (FX) challenges in African markets.

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Venture capital: BitPesa CEO: Cryptocurrency regulations could parallel internet laws

Interview with Elizabeth Rossiello for Venture Capital Journal published in 2017 about how crypto regulations could parallel internet law. Read it here (be advised there

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ITNA: Who’s who in African Fintech

The African FinTech industry is rapidly evolving, highlighted by the inaugural African FinTech Awards held in Johannesburg in October 2016. Notable winners include Easyequities/Satrixnow, founded

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Bloomberg: Fintech

Fintech is revolutionizing the financial services industry by enabling online and mobile-based saving, borrowing, and investing, bypassing traditional banks. This shift has caused significant disruption,

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NPR: Blockchain Could Be A Force For Good. But First You Have To Understand It

Blockchain technology, known for its association with Bitcoin, is a decentralized, secure, and hack-resistant online ledger. While often linked to illegal activities, institutions like the

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The Internet of Women: Accelerating Culture Change (book)

“The Internet of Women” highlights the significant contributions of female scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians globally, showcasing personal narratives and case studies of female leaders

The Guardian: Democracy, forests and finance: the tech making Africa a better place
The Guardian: Democracy, forests and finance: the tech making Africa a better place

Digital pioneers in Africa are using technology to tackle key issues, such as environmental protection, democracy, and financial access. In Cameroon, the Rainforest Foundation UK’s

African Law and business: Working with regulators in Africa: tips for success
African Law and Business: Working with regulators in Africa: tips for success

Nathan Searle of Hogan Lovells and Fred Fedynyshyn of BitPesa provide advice on engaging effectively with regulators in Africa. Key strategies include finding a local

Forbes: Elizabeth Rossiello Describes How BitPesa Slashes International Payment Fees
Forbes: Elizabeth Rossiello Describes How BitPesa Slashes International Payment Fees

Elizabeth Rossiello, CEO of BitPesa, highlights how her company leverages Bitcoin to reduce international payment fees, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. BitPesa uses Bitcoin’s blockchain technology

Forbes: Elizabeth Rossiello Describes How BitPesa Slashes International Payment Fees
Forbes: Elizabeth Rossiello Describes How BitPesa Slashes International Payment Fees

Elizabeth Rossiello, founder and CEO of BitPesa, a sub-Saharan African B2B and foreign exchange company, describes how BitPesa leverages blockchain technology to drastically reduce international

WSJ: BitBeat: Bitcoin-Startup BitPesa Expands Into Nigeria, Uganda
WSJ: BitBeat: Bitcoin-Startup BitPesa Expands Into Nigeria, Uganda

Article published in the Wall Street Journal in 2015 about BitPesa expanding to Nigeria, Uganda. Read it here (be advised there is a paywall).
Bitcoin Events: Elizabeth Rossiello - Bitcoin, remittances and the developing world
Bitcoin Events: Elizabeth Rossiello – Bitcoin, Remittances and the Developing World

Elizabeth Rossiello, CEO of BitPesa, discusses how her company is revolutionizing remittances and international transfers in Africa using blockchain technology. BitPesa offers a platform that

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