Learn crypto the practical way
Simple guides for buying, saving, trading, and getting paid in crypto with Coinwaka. Honest, no hype.
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Buy crypto with M-Pesa
Pay in KES and receive crypto in your wallet.
Save in dollars
Hold USDT or USDC, a digital dollar balance.
Trade the market
Orders, spread, fees, and managing risk.
Use P2P safely
Escrow, proof of payment, and dispute rules.
Accept payments
QR codes, links, and settlement for merchants.
Build with the API
Keys, webhooks, and hosted checkout.
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How to buy crypto with M-Pesa
Step by step, from KES to crypto.
How to buy USDT with M-Pesa
Turn KES into a dollar stablecoin.
How to sell USDT to M-Pesa
Cash out to a KES M-Pesa payout.
What is an STK push?
The M-Pesa prompt that confirms payment.
Why a payment may be pending
What to do when crypto is delayed.
USDT vs USDC for Kenyans
Which stablecoin suits you.
Safety Center
Crypto is money, so the scams are real. Learn the patterns before they cost you.
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Start Here
New to Coinwaka? Begin with the essentials: your account, security, and your first transaction.
3 articlesCrypto Basics
Plain-language explanations of crypto, Bitcoin, stablecoins, wallets, and the risks every beginner should know.
15 articlesBuy & Sell
How to buy and sell crypto with M-Pesa, cards, and bank transfer, including why payments sometimes fail.
8 articlesWallets & Transfers
How balances, deposits, withdrawals, networks, and memos work, plus how to avoid costly mistakes.
13 articlesP2P School
Everything about peer-to-peer trading: escrow, disputes, choosing traders, and avoiding scams.
10 articlesTrading School
Spot trading explained: order types, charts, liquidity, spread, slippage, and risk management.
12 articlesSecurity Center
Protect your account: 2FA, passkeys, anti-phishing codes, and how to spot scams and fake support.
8 articlesCoinwaka Pay
For business owners: accept crypto payments, generate QR codes, confirm payments, and settle safely.
5 articlesMarketplace
List your products and services, write great listings, and trade safely on Coinwaka Marketplace.
5 articlesFees & Compliance
Understand fees, limits, KYC, and why some transactions are reviewed for security and compliance.
6 articlesLatest guides
How trading fees work
Understand spot trading fees, how they are charged per order, and how higher volume can lower them.
Why crypto prices move
A plain explanation of why crypto prices change so quickly, and what volatility means for you.
What is USDC?
USDC is a dollar stablecoin known for regular reserve reporting. Learn what it is and how it compares to USDT.
What happens when a stablecoin depegs?
Stablecoins aim to track the dollar, but they can briefly move off it. Learn what a depeg is and the risks.
What to do if your phone is stolen
Quick steps to protect your Coinwaka account and M-Pesa if your phone is lost or stolen.
What to do if you sent crypto to the wrong address
Crypto transfers are irreversible. Learn how to avoid mistakes and what your options are if a transfer goes wrong.
Custodial vs non-custodial wallets
The difference between a custodial wallet like Coinwaka and a non-custodial wallet where you hold the keys.
Market order vs limit order
The two core order types explained: market orders fill now at the best price, limit orders set your price.
New to crypto? The safe way to start is to understand the risks first.
Read: Crypto risks every beginner must know