Stablecoin settlement platform Minisend is expanding its presence in Kenya, positioning the country as a key market for its next phase of growth. Minisend is developing infrastructure to make stablecoins easier to use for everyday payments, business transactions, and cross-border settlement. The company has been announced as the Official Payment Partner of Africa Blockchain Festival 2026, taking place from October 15 to 17 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi.
The partnership will put Minisend at the center of a major conversation around blockchain-powered financial infrastructure, digital payments, and the increasing role stablecoins could play in connecting African consumers and businesses to the global digital economy. Minisend is building a cross-chain settlement layer that allows users and businesses to receive stablecoins such as USDC and USDT across supported blockchain networks and move those funds into familiar local financial channels.
Minisend's approach focuses on connecting blockchain infrastructure with payment tools that people already understand. A Kenyan freelancer, for example, could receive payment in a dollar-denominated stablecoin and ultimately settle the value through M-Pesa. A business could accept USDC or USDT while using local currency for its operating expenses. This approach aims to make it easier for Africans to participate in a financial system that is increasingly global and digital.
Kenya offers a compelling environment for such innovation, with one of Africa's most recognized digital payments ecosystems. Mobile money is deeply integrated into personal and commercial transactions, creating an opportunity for the next generation of fintech companies to build on established consumer behavior. Minisend's participation at Africa Blockchain Festival 2026 will provide the company with a platform to demonstrate how its stablecoin infrastructure can work within this environment.
As Official Payment Partner, Minisend will showcase the connection between stablecoin payments and local settlement, while participating in wider discussions around cross-border transactions, merchant payments, financial inclusion, and the infrastructure required to make blockchain useful beyond cryptocurrency trading. The company's increased focus on Kenya comes at a time when the conversation around cryptocurrency in Africa is gradually moving beyond trading and speculation toward practical financial applications.
According to Olubunmi Fabanwo, Founder and Convenor of Africa Blockchain Festival, "Kenya represents exactly the type of market where the next phase of blockchain adoption can take place." Fabanwo added that Nairobi is an important place to have this conversation because Kenya has already demonstrated how technology can fundamentally change the way people interact with money. The partnership with Minisend reinforces an increasingly important message: the next stage of blockchain adoption in Africa will be measured not simply by how many people hold digital assets, but by how easily those assets can be used in everyday life.
The Africa Blockchain Festival 2026 will bring together industry leaders to discuss the future of blockchain and its applications in Africa. With Minisend on board as Official Payment Partner, the festival is expected to provide a platform for the company to showcase its innovative solutions and connect with potential customers and partners. The event will also provide an opportunity for attendees to learn more about the potential of blockchain and stablecoins in Africa's growing digital economy.
Key points
- Minisend partners with Africa Blockchain Festival 2026 to showcase its stablecoin infrastructure and connect with potential customers and partners.
- The company aims to make stablecoins easier to use for everyday payments, business transactions, and cross-border settlement in Kenya and beyond.
- The partnership highlights the growing importance of blockchain and stablecoins in Africa's digital economy.
