Chinese digital asset infrastructure provider Cregis has unveiled plans to deepen its footprint in Africa, identifying Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa as key markets in its latest international expansion strategy.
The company said the move follows the onboarding of enterprise clients across the continent and reflects growing demand for secure digital asset infrastructure as Africa’s fintech and blockchain sectors continue to mature.
According to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, Sub-Saharan Africa recorded more than $205 billion in on-chain transaction value between July 2024 and June 2025, representing a 52 per cent year-on-year increase.
This growth highlights accelerating adoption of digital assets and signals increasing demand for secure, scalable infrastructure across the region.
The growth has been driven by rising adoption of stablecoins, cross-border payments and digital financial services, alongside improving regulatory clarity in several countries.
ITWeb Africa previously reported that African industry experts said stablecoins are becoming a core part of the continent’s financial infrastructure, signalling a broader shift towards regulated digital asset services and enterprise-grade infrastructure.
Cregis founder and CEO Shawn Yan said Africa is transitioning from early digital asset adoption to a phase where businesses require enterprise-grade infrastructure to support growth, compliance and operational efficiency.
He said the company provides technology solutions that enable businesses to manage digital assets, including wallet services, payment infrastructure, custody, and governance and compliance tools.
Its target customers include crypto exchanges, digital banks, over-the-counter trading firms and stablecoin payment providers seeking scalable back-end infrastructure.
Cregis aims to grow its presence in Africa through local partnerships and industry engagement, viewing the continent as a key long-term market for digital assets.
“As a firm, we have experience in navigating changing regulatory environments, which positions us to support African businesses as governments introduce clearer frameworks for digital assets,” Yan said.
The expansion builds on Cregis’ operations across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Latin America and Europe, where it has supported enterprise deployments in rapidly evolving digital asset markets.
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