Zabira at the Crypto & DeFi Forum – Lagos 2025
On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, Zabira was honored to be a Gold Sponsor at the Crypto & DeFi Forum organized by Africa Tech Series and held at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. This gathering was one of Nigeria’s biggest events for crypto pros, regulators, innovators, and policymakers.
What Was Crypto and DeFi Forum All About?
The Forum brought together top minds to explore topics like:
- Blockchain & Web3 innovation
- Market trends and investment
- Policy, regulation, security, and risk management
- Financial inclusion, use cases, and real-world applications
- Education and raising awareness across Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem
Key sessions included a dynamic panel titled “Unlocking Potential: Driving Financial Inclusion and Real-World Applications of Digital Assets,” featuring voices from Luno, Mastercard, Roqqu, and Zabira’s own Ike Ekemah, Marketing & Communications Manager.
Zabira’s Moment on Centre Stage
Zabira wasn’t just a sponsor, we were part of the conversation! Our presence included:
- Ike Ekemah discussing how Zabira supports secure, inclusive crypto access in Nigeria
- Showcasing Zabira’s platform for instant crypto-Naira swaps, gift card conversions, and safe trading
- Networking with regulators (like Dr. Emomotimi Agama, SEC DG) and other key industry leaders, helping to shape the future of crypto regulation and adoption.
Why It Matters for Zabira & Nigerian Crypto
- Stronger Regulation & Compliance
With the SEC involved, Zabira’s commitment to regulatory best practices was placed alongside industry heavyweights . - Greater Financial Inclusion
The central theme, making crypto accessible for everyday Nigerians, aligns perfectly with Zabira’s mission. - Cross-Industry Collaboration
From Mastercard to Prestmit, the Forum fostered bridges between fintech, traditional finance, and digital assets.
Event Highlights
- Headline Speakers: Regulators like Dr. Agama, product leaders from Prestmit & Luno, and innovators from Mastercard, Quidax, Roqqu, and Zabira joined the panel .
- Action Tracks: Eight focus areas including security, inclusion, regulation, risk, and technology.
- Connections Made: Zabira engaged with decision-makers, investors, and new partners, lining up opportunities for real-world integration.
What’s Next for Zabira?
- Launch Partnerships: Building on connections to integrate services like airtime-to-crypto and bill payments.
- Regulatory Readiness: Working with the SEC and peers to ensure secure, compliant operations.
- More Voices: Expect to see Zabira’s team on future panels and deeper engagement with Nigeria’s crypto community.
Final Thoughts
Zabira is fired up after sponsoring the Crypto & DeFi Forum! We’re even more committed to bringing instant, secure, and inclusive crypto solutions to Nigerians, whether you’re swapping gift cards, paying bills, or holding crypto for future growth.
Stay tuned: Zabira will keep the momentum going with new features, partnerships, and community initiatives lined up for the rest of 2025.
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