The Banker: BitPesa eases FX pain in Africa

This Banker piece highlights Elizabeth Rossiello’s early efforts to solve entrenched foreign exchange barriers across African markets. As founder of BitPesa (later AZA Finance), she leveraged bitcoin and blockchain infrastructure to bypass traditional banking bottlenecks, reduce currency risk, and enable faster, more cost-effective trade flows. The article captures how a bold fintech vision translated into real-world impact for businesses operating in frontier economies.

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