Kigali, Rwanda – November 10, 2025
The Africa Blockchain Institute (ABI) is proud to announce that Utila, a global leader in institutional digital asset infrastructure, has officially joined the ABI Membership Network.This partnership marks a significant step toward advancing the development of secure, scalable,and institution-ready digital asset infrastructure across Africa.
As blockchain adoption gains momentum across the continent, the inclusion of Utila within the ABI Membership Network underscores a shared commitment to building resilient systems that enable institutions to securely manage and innovate with digital assets.
“The addition of Utila to our network comes at a defining moment for Africa’s digital transformation. As governments and enterprises increasingly explore blockchain for governance, finance, and infrastructure, Utila’s expertise in institutional-grade digital asset and stablecoin infrastructure will be instrumental in ensuring these innovations are secure,compliant,and sustainable,” said Kayode Babarinde, Executive Director of the Africa Blockchain Institute.
Founded on the belief that the future of finance is digital, secure, and inclusive, Utila offers one of the most robust, secure, and scalable platforms for institutional digital asset operations. Through its cutting-edge technology, the company empowers organizations to manage, build,and innovate confidently within the rapidly evolving blockchain ecosystem.
“Africa is one of the most promising frontiers for stablecoin innovation and institutional digital asset adoption,” said Bentzi Rabi, Co-founder & CEO of Utila. “Joining the Africa Blockchain Institute allows us to collaborate with leading policymakers, innovators, and financial institutions working to build secure, compliant, and inclusive financial infrastructure across the continent. We’re excited to contribute our expertise in institutional wallet infrastructure and stablecoin operations to help power the next wave of digital finance in Africa.”
The partnership arrives at a pivotal time for Africa’s blockchain and digital asset landscape. As central banks, fintechs, and public institutions explore tokenization, digital currencies, and decentralized finance (DeFi), collaborations like this between ABI and Utila will play a vital role in shaping policy, building capacity, and developing real-world use cases.
Together, we aim to establish a future-ready foundation for Africa’s digital economy, one where institutional adoption of blockchain technology drives inclusion, accountability,and sustainable growth.
About Utila
Utila is the future of institutional digital assets. The company provides the most robust, secure, and scalable platform for institutional digital asset operations, empowering organizations to securely manage and build on digital assets. By combining advanced security with operational simplicity, Utila enables enterprises and institutions to confidently embrace the next generation of digital finance.
About the Africa Blockchain Institute (ABI)
The Africa Blockchain Institute (ABI) is a pan-African think-and-do tank advancing blockchain education, research, policy, and enterprise development. Through strategic programs,ecosystem partnerships, and capacity-building initiatives, ABI works to drive blockchain adoption and innovation that supports Africa’s sustainable digital transformation.
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