Gwera Kiwana
Vice president of blockchain at Onafriq, Africa's largest digital payments gateway, working on leveraging blockchain technology for financial inclusion.
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Jun 9, 2025 • 38min
Banks Have Stablecoin Whiplash & Conduit Raise $36M Ft. Farooq Malik, Gwera Kiwana and Kirill Gertman
This discussion features Kirill Gertman, CEO of Conduit, which is pioneering B2B payments with stablecoins; Farooq Malik, co-founder of RAINN, focusing on stablecoin accounts in emerging markets; and Gwera Kiwana from Sling Money, facilitating cross-border transactions. They dive into Conduit's recent $36 million funding round, the potential of stablecoins in replacing traditional systems like SWIFT, and their role in optimizing business transactions. The trio highlights banking innovations sparked by stablecoins and the need for clearer regulations.
Oct 23, 2024 • 26min
GEN C: Nigeria's Crypto Revolution: Beyond the Currency Crisis
Yele Bademosi, CEO of Nestcoin and Web3 advocate, joins Gwera Kiwana, VP of blockchain at Onafriq, to discuss Nigeria's currency crisis and how it fuels blockchain innovation. They highlight the transformative power of cryptocurrency, particularly stablecoins, in providing financial stability amidst economic challenges. The conversation dives into localized fintech that addresses the unique needs of Africans, and explores how young innovators are embracing blockchain as a tool for economic empowerment and creative expression in the digital landscape.
