Nigeria’s Blockradar, a startup building stablecoin wallet infrastructure, has taken first place at the 2025 Crypto Valley Conference Startup Pitch Competition, cementing its place as one of Africa’s standout blockchain innovators on the global stage.
The competition, held in Zug , often called the heart of Europe’s “Crypto Valley” , brought together early-stage blockchain startups from around the world. Blockradar emerged top, edging out competitors with its compliance-first approach to stablecoin transactions and cross-border financial infrastructure tailored for emerging markets.
A win beyond borders
kradar’s solution is designed to make stablecoin wallets more accessible, secure, and regulation-ready, addressing key gaps in Africa’s rapidly growing digital economy. With financial inclusion, currency instability, and cross-border trade still posing major challenges across the continent, the company’s infrastructure offers both fintechs and developers a ready-to-integrate system for sending and storing digital dollars at scale.
“This win is not just for Nigeria, but for the entire African blockchain ecosystem,”
said one judge at the event.
“It shows that Africa is not just adopting blockchain , it’s actively shaping it.”
Africa’s growing blockchain footprint
This win spotlights Africa’s rising influence in Web3 innovation, especially in areas such as stablecoins, remittances, and regulatory compliance. While much of the continent remains underserved by traditional banking, startups like Blockradar are proving that homegrown solutions can lead the charge in building globally relevant tools ,without losing sight of local realities.
The Crypto Valley Conference, hosted annually in Switzerland, is one of the world’s most respected forums for blockchain research, policy, and enterprise. Previous winners have gone on to secure major funding rounds and strategic partnerships.
