Trading closed — opens 09:00 CAT next business day
Who We Are

blockchain.co.zm

A USDT trading desk built in Lusaka, for Zambia and its neighbours. We are a registered Virtual Asset Service Provider and trade directly with our clients as principal — we are not an exchange and do not operate a matching platform or hold client funds.

Our Story

Why We Built This

We buy and sell USDT — that is our core business. We started with Zambia, where clients can both buy and sell USDT using bank transfer, mobile money, or cash.

In DRC, Zimbabwe and Malawi, we offer a specific service: clients who hold USDT can sell to us and have payment made locally or internationally in USD, EUR, GBP, or ZAR. We understand the banking access challenges faced in these markets and offer a practical, compliant alternative.

Registered VASP

Compliant by Design

We are a registered Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) in Zambia, operating under the Bank of Zambia Directives on Virtual Assets 2026 (Gazette Notice No. 1439, 18 September 2026).

Bank of Zambia Directives on Virtual Assets 2026 We operate under the Bank of Zambia Directives on Virtual Assets 2026 (Gazette Notice No. 1439, gazetted 18 September 2026). Under Directive 52, Warpspeed Technology Limited is currently in the 12-month transitional period (ending 18 September 2027) while our VASP licence application is being processed by the Bank of Zambia. During this period we are fully permitted to operate and are required to comply with all obligations under the Directives — including KYC, AML/CFT, transaction monitoring, suspicious transaction reporting, and pre-transaction charge disclosure.
Why we require full KYC onboarding The Directives require every VASP to verify the identity of every client before entering into any trading relationship. This is not optional — it is a legal obligation under the Directives and Zambia’s AML/CFT framework. Accepted identity documents are prescribed under Directive 31 and include the NRC, valid passport, driver’s licence, refugee identity document, and any other Bank of Zambia-approved ID. KYC protects both our clients and the integrity of the financial system. Without it, we cannot trade with you under any circumstances.

We apply KYC and AML screening to every client — individual and corporate — before any trading relationship is established.

What we are — and what we are not
✓ We buy and sell USDT directly with verified clients, in conformity with Zambian law and Bank of Zambia regulations.
✓ All accounts used to transact with us must be registered in the name of the verified individual or business entity. We do not accept or make payments to or from accounts belonging to third parties.
✓ We do not facilitate third-party payments of any kind — whether receiving funds on behalf of another person or paying funds to someone other than the verified account holder.
✓ We do not hold client funds, operate a custodial service, or act as a payment intermediary.
✓ We are not part of any investment scheme, interest-generating platform, yield product, or financial advisory service. We do not offer returns on any funds.
✓ Any client found to be using our service to facilitate third-party transactions, or providing false account information, will be immediately suspended and reported to the relevant authorities.
Our Values

What Guides How We Trade

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Speed

Same-day settlement for payments confirmed before 14:00 CAT, Monday to Friday.

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Transparency

Rates are published openly. No hidden spreads, no surprise fees.

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Regional Reach

Buy and sell in Zambia. For DRC, Zimbabwe and Malawi clients, sell USDT and receive payment in USD, EUR, GBP or ZAR.

Transparent Pricing

One Simple Rate

The same spread applies to every trade — bank transfer, mobile money and cash. No hidden fees, no surprises.

Trade Size
Spread
Applies to
All trades
No minimums
2.00%
Bank · MoMo · Cash
The spread is applied symmetrically — added to the base rate when you buy, deducted when you sell. OTC rates for institutional clients are available by arrangement — contact us.

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