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Africa The New Crypto Frontier?
Austin Hodge
May 28, 2025
As African nations start putting crypto regulations in place, UK-based Blockchain.com has announced a game-changing move by opening Nigeria’s first major international crypto office. The real question is, could this West African nation, already the "fastest-growing market," emerge as the crypto capital of the continent? With expansions also planned for Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa, Blockchain.com is keen to tap into Africa’s booming crypto adoption, seizing opportunities fueled by regulatory developments and a population desperate for financial alternatives. Can these moves position Blockchain.com as a pivotal player in one of the planet’s most promising crypto regions?
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