Non-fungible Tokens(NFTs) & Digital Assets
BestChange is expanding its focus on Nigeria’s crypto market by bringing exchange offers for naira and digital assets into a single comparison platform, as growing crypto activity creates a bigger need for transparent price discovery. Nigeria recorded more than $92.1 billion in on chain crypto activity between July 2024 and June 2025, according to Chainalysis,
BitMEX, the crypto derivatives exchange that helped popularise perpetual futures, has officially shut down trading and deposits after 11 years of operations, bringing an end to one of the most influential chapters in the development of crypto derivatives. The exchange stopped trading, deposits and new position openings at 04:00 UTC on Tuesday, according to a
Nigerian crypto to naira platform Dtunes has rebranded as Swapto, as the company moves beyond crypto cash outs and begins building towards a broader multi currency financial platform for individuals and businesses. The company said the rebrand reflects a shift in its proposition from simply converting crypto into naira to giving users more control over
HyperFX has been added to Monierate, bringing the blockchain based foreign exchange settlement platform into a rate comparison network tracking more than 90 providers across Nigeria’s increasingly digital FX market. Developed by blockchain infrastructure company Polytope Labs, HyperFX focuses on FX settlement using stablecoin based infrastructure, while Monierate aggregates exchange rates from different providers to
Africa’s largest IPO is now accepting subscriptions through stablecoins on the Solana blockchain, highlighting another potential use case for digital assets in African capital markets. The development puts stablecoins closer to a traditional capital raising process, allowing prospective participants to subscribe to the IPO using digital assets rather than relying solely on conventional payment channels.
Mastercard has partnered with Busha to make cryptocurrency transfers simpler and more trusted for eligible users in Nigeria, introducing verified aliases that allow users to send and receive digital assets without relying on lengthy blockchain wallet addresses. The partnership brings Mastercard Crypto Credential to Busha, making the Nigerian digital asset exchange one of the first
The foreign exchange (Forex) market has long been the heartbeat of global finance. But today, it’s undergoing a digital transformation. With real-time trading apps, AI-powered analytics, and increased market accessibility, Forex is no longer reserved for institutional giants — everyday traders are stepping in. As volatility increases and geopolitical events shake currency values, traders need
A digital supply chain finance firm, Grow, has unveiled its digital platform aimed at supporting Nigerian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises with improved access to funding and liquidity management. According to a statement, the company introduced the Grow App during its maiden Grow Industry Connect event held in Lagos. The event, themed ‘Scaling Businesses: Access to