TechFlow News, March 10: According to a Cointelegraph report, cryptocurrency brokerage Blockchain.com announced its entry into the Ghanaian market as part of its African expansion strategy. Following the launch of its retail services in Nigeria last year, the company’s brokerage trading volume surged by over 700%. The most actively traded assets on its platform are Bitcoin, Tether, and Tron. Blockchain.com stated it is collaborating with Ghanaian officials and regulatory authorities to establish a regulatory framework and has already appointed a local compliance representative. Given the widespread adoption of mobile payments in Ghana, integration with the mobile payment ecosystem will be a key priority.
Chainalysis data shows that Sub-Saharan Africa received over $205 billion in on-chain cryptocurrency value between July 2024 and June 2025—a 52% year-on-year increase—making it the world’s third-fastest-growing cryptocurrency market. Nigeria dominates the region, accounting for over $92 billion in transaction volume.
