Nigeria’s regulated crypto exchange Quidax has partnered with Swiss blockchain platform Lisk to expand stablecoin access and digital finance infrastructure across African markets. The announcement, made on 24 February 2026, signals a deeper move toward regulated blockchain ecosystem integration on the continent.
Under the new agreement, Quidax users will be able to buy, sell, and trade major digital assets including USDT, USDC, Ether (ETH), and Lisk (LSK) directly on its platform. By linking with Lisk’s layer-2 network, the partnership aims to reduce costs and create more efficient liquidity rails for stablecoins ,tokens pegged to traditional currencies , while connecting those assets to local fiat currencies.
Quidax , which secured a provisional operating licence from Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in August 2024 , said the partnership will help it navigate evolving regulatory scrutiny while offering compliant access to stablecoins and on-chain financial products. Regulatory pressures have intensified in recent months, prompting exchanges to shift away from informal peer-to-peer markets toward fully regulated platforms.
Broader Infrastructure and Developer Impact
The collaboration embeds Quidax into the Lisk ecosystem as critical infrastructure rather than a standalone retail exchange. Builders and developers can now leverage Quidax’s liquidity and payment gateways to create financial products, including neobanks, payment services, and remittance tools, using stablecoins on the Lisk network.
Lisk has recently repositioned itself as an Ethereum layer-2 solution, aiming to accelerate global Web3 adoption and support high-growth regions. In 2025, it launched a $15 million fund to back Web3 founders in Africa and other emerging markets. The partnership with Quidax adds regulated stablecoin access to that strategy, helping businesses scale with compliant financial rails.
Morris Ebieroma, Chief Infrastructure Officer at Quidax, described the deal as a way to extend the exchange’s reach and meet demand for stablecoin-powered products and services across the continent. Chidubem Emelumadu, Lisk’s Ecosystem Lead for Africa, noted that the partnership boosts access to stablecoins and on-chain financial opportunities for users and developers alike, reinforcing Africa’s position as a key frontier for blockchain innovation.
