Security first
Every decision starts with the security of user funds — cold wallet storage, withdrawal controls, 2FA, passkeys, and multi-layer account protection.
Building the future of finance
Coinwaka is a cryptocurrency exchange by Chainwaka Technologies, built on the belief that financial markets should be open, transparent, and accessible to everyone — everywhere.
LiveListed assets
20+Fiat currencies
10Blockchain networks
24/7Market access
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 are building global-first access with multiple funding rails and localized payment methods.
User focused
We build for real people - from first-time buyers to institutional desks. Simple by default, powerful when you need it.
Transparency
Real-time system status and clear fee schedules. No hidden costs, no surprises.
Our journey
2024
Chainwaka Technologies incorporated in Nairobi, Kenya
2025 Q1
Core exchange infrastructure: spot trading, wallets, KYC, security
2025 Q2
Model B launched: buy and sell crypto with M-Pesa, cards, and PayPal
2026 Q1
P2P marketplace, AI trading tools, agent network, and Earn products go live
2026 Q2
Futures, options, marketplace, and institutional services in development
Leadership
PKN
Founder & CEO
Building Coinwaka from the ground up — product architecture, exchange infrastructure, and the vision for accessible crypto markets across Africa and the world.
Engineering
Core Platform
Matching engine, wallet ledger, on-chain integrations, AI risk governor, and 20+ microservices that power the exchange — built for correctness and uptime.
Risk & Compliance
Safety & Regulatory
KYC/AML screening, transaction monitoring, fraud detection, dispute resolution, and the compliance processes needed to operate responsibly.
Security & compliance
2FA & Passkeys
KYC & AML Screening
Withdrawal Controls
Anti-Phishing Codes
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