Nigeria

Quidax’s CEO Okoro appeals for global collaboration to grow Africa’s crypto ecosystem

Okoro, who spoke at Coindesk’s Consensus 2025, said Africa’s crypto potential will remain locked unless global stakeholders partner with local ones.

Nigeria plans to develop new blockchain policy, again

Two years ago, the country launched a blockchain policy, which it has not implemented yet. Now, it is ditching the document in favor of a new policy.

Btrust grants $1M to ten Bitcoin-focused events and developer education programs

The Jack Dorsey-founded nonprofit awarded these grants to four African Bitcoin events and conferences of the ten beneficiaries.

Mastercard to enable stablecoin card transactions with Moonpay partnership

Holders of Mastercard-issued cards will be able to conduct transactions directly with their stablecoin balances

MiniPay now available as a standalone app on iOS devices

The stablecoin wallet app wants to expand access to more users globally

Zap Africa is rebuilding crypto trust in Nigeria — while fighting to protect its name

The startup offers non-custodial swaps, is developing its own wallet, and believes user control is key to adoption.

Nigerian fintech Accelerex and ITEX join Zone’s blockchain network

The integration of the blockchain network will help both firms settle transactions instantly and eliminate failures