Blockchain.com announced today that it is officially expanding into Ghana, marking the latest step in its strategy to deepen its presence across Africa following strong performance in Nigeria.
This follows the company’s retail launch in Nigeria early last year, where it established a base in Lagos and said it achieved over 700% growth in brokerage transaction volume. The most traded assets in Nigeria were USDT, BTC, and TRX, according to a press release.
“Our growth in Nigeria over the past year has demonstrated the immense potential for digital assets across the African region,” said Owen Odia, general manager of Africa at Blockchain.com. Africa represents our mission to make financial services available to everyone globally. We are building for a long-term future by developing new infrastructure, investing in local talent, and creating region-specific products tailored to local needs.”
The cryptocurrency brokerage firm also cited significant organic growth in Ghana before the formal launch. Over the past year, the platform recorded a 140% increase in active users from Ghana and an 80% rise in transaction volume, the release said.
Blockchain.com said it plans to scale to additional African markets in the coming periods, citing opportunities in stablecoins and digital assets that can improve cross-border settlement efficiency, reduce remittance costs, and support emerging digital commerce ecosystems across West Africa.
Global expansion
Blockchain.com’s expansion in Africa is part of the firm’s growing global footprint. Last month, the company secured registration from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which enabled it to deliver brokerage, custodial, and institutional-grade crypto services in the UK. This came a few months after Blockchain.com scored its EU MiCA license. The firm is also reportedly planning to go public in the U.S. this year.
Since 2011, Blockchain.com has processed more than $1.2 trillion in crypto transactions, created over 90 million wallets, and verified more than 40 million users, according to its statement.
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