Security first
Every decision starts with the security of user funds. 95% of assets are stored in cold storage with multi-sig authorization.
Building the future of finance
Coinwaka is a cryptocurrency exchange built on the belief that financial markets should be open, transparent, and accessible to everyone — everywhere.
12M+Users worldwide
180+Countries served
$48.2BDaily volume
2019Founded
Our mission
We are building an exchange that combines the reliability and compliance of traditional finance with the openness and innovation of crypto. Our goal is to make it possible for anyone, anywhere, to participate in the digital economy safely and confidently.
Headquartered in Nairobi — a city at the forefront of mobile finance innovation — we bring a unique perspective to crypto: one shaped by markets where financial infrastructure is still being built, not just upgraded.
What we stand for
Global access
Crypto should be accessible to everyone. We support 180+ countries with localized payment methods and multilingual support.
User focused
We build for real people — from first-time buyers to institutional desks. Simple by default, powerful when you need it.
Transparency
Published proof of reserves, real-time system status, and clear fee schedules. No hidden costs, no surprises.
Our journey
2019
Coinwaka founded in Nairobi, Kenya
2020
P2P marketplace launched with M-Pesa integration
2021
Spot & futures trading go live; 1M users reached
2022
Proof-of-reserves audit programme launched
2023
Options trading beta; expanded to 180+ countries
2024
AI Market Brief launched; SOC 2 Type II certified
2025
12M users; institutional API platform released
Leadership
Patrick Ngure
Founder & CEO
Former fintech engineer with experience building trading systems for institutional clients.
Engineering
Core Team
Distributed team specialising in matching engines, blockchain integration, and security infrastructure.
Compliance
Regulatory & Legal
Experienced compliance officers ensuring adherence to financial regulations across all operating jurisdictions.
Certifications & standards
SOC 2 Type II
ISO 27001
Proof of Reserves
Bug Bounty Programme
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