A cryptocurrency platform that enables Nigerians to buy and sell cryptocurrencies in Naira, founded by Moyo Sodipo and his team.
What prediction markets must fix to remove the “gambling” label
The Iowa Electronic Markets, launched for the 1988 US elections, demonstrated that prediction markets could forecast outcomes better than traditional polling. A 2008 study found that prediction markets were closer to the final election results 74% of the time compared to 964 national polls.
Why African crypto startups are getting into the lending business
Digital asset startups in Africa are introducing crypto-backed loans to assist cash-poor consumers. Busha, a Nigerian fintech, launched crypto-backed loans allowing users to borrow up to 50% of their Bitcoin and Solana value.
Nigerian crypto startup Roqqu draws 30,000 users to its futures product
Roqqu's futures derivatives product attracted over 30,000 users during its beta testing phase. The startup is launching crypto cards and a prediction market to expand its product offerings.
Crypto derivatives coming to Luno Nigeria
Luno Nigeria plans to roll out crypto derivatives, including perpetuals and futures trading, by 2026. The Nigerian crypto ecosystem is becoming more structured with legal and regulated trading platforms.
Luno Nigeria to offer derivates in ‘all-in-one’ investment strategy push
Luno Nigeria plans to offer perpetuals trading and may introduce futures products in 2026. The company aims to position itself as an all-in-one investment app for Nigerian users.
