The Challenge
Crypto exchanges operating in Africa face significant hurdles:- Banking restrictions - Traditional banks often refuse to work with crypto businesses
- Limited fiat rails - Few payment providers support crypto-related transactions
- Slow settlements - Bank transfers can delay trading by days
- High fees - International payment options are expensive
- Regulatory complexity - Varying regulations across countries
The FYATU Solution
Fiat On-Ramp
Accept fiat deposits from 1M+ Fyatu users paying from their Fyatu wallets
Fiat Off-Ramp
Send fiat payouts instantly to users’ Fyatu wallet balances
P2P Escrow
Power peer-to-peer trading with secure escrow
Instant Settlement
Real-time payment confirmations for faster trading
Recommended Integration
On-Ramp Flow (Buy Crypto)
Off-Ramp Flow (Sell Crypto)
Implementation Example
Fiat On-Ramp
Fiat Off-Ramp
P2P Trading Integration
Power peer-to-peer crypto trading with FYATU as the fiat escrow:P2P Buy Order Flow
P2P Settlement
Key Features for Exchanges
Real-Time Confirmations
- Fyatu wallet payments: Confirmed in seconds
- Instant webhooks for automated processing
- No payment delays or pending states
Multi-Currency Support
Accept local currencies and settle in USD:| Currency | On-Ramp | Off-Ramp |
|---|---|---|
| USD | ✅ | ✅ |
| CDF (DRC) | ✅ | ✅ |
| KES (Kenya) | ✅ | ✅ |
| UGX (Uganda) | ✅ | ✅ |
| TZS (Tanzania) | ✅ | ✅ |
| NGN (Nigeria) | ✅ | ✅ |
Transaction Limits
Configure limits based on user verification level:| Level | Daily Limit | Monthly Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Basic (email only) | $100 | $500 |
| Verified (ID) | $1,000 | $10,000 |
| Enhanced (full KYC) | $10,000 | $100,000 |
Compliance Features
- Transaction monitoring
- Velocity checks
- Suspicious activity alerts
- Exportable reports for audits
- Webhook events for AML systems
Handling Edge Cases
Payment Timeout
Payout Failure
Security Considerations
- Rate limiting - Prevent rapid-fire transactions
- Amount verification - Validate amounts match expected values
- Address whitelisting - For crypto withdrawals
- Cooling periods - Delay large withdrawals
- IP monitoring - Flag suspicious login locations
Why Fyatu for Crypto Exchanges?
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| 1M+ User Base | Access Fyatu’s growing user base across Africa |
| Instant On-Ramp | Users pay from their Fyatu wallet in seconds |
| Instant Off-Ramp | Payouts arrive in users’ Fyatu wallets immediately |
| No Banking Dependencies | Direct wallet-to-wallet transfers |
| Simple Integration | One API for both on-ramp and off-ramp |
Getting Started
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