Blockchain.com Joins Nigeria's SEC Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme

Blockchain.com has joined Nigeria's SEC Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP), marking a significant step in its commitment to operating within clear regulatory frameworks globally. The Company has satisfied the SEC's initial requirements and is authorized to operate within its defined sandbox scope, subject to ongoing compliance obligations.

Nigeria is a key market for digital assets in Africa, with growing adoption playing a practical role in how people access, hold, and move value. Through ARIP, Blockchain.com will work directly with the SEC as the Commission evaluates digital asset business models and develops its long-term regulatory framework.

'Nigeria is one of Africa's most important digital asset markets,' said Owen Odia, General Manager for Africa at Blockchain.com. 'The programme gives us the opportunity to work directly with the SEC in a controlled environment, bring our global experience to the Nigerian market, and help support a framework that protects consumers while enabling responsible innovation.'

Blockchain.com's participation in ARIP forms part of its broader strategy to engage constructively with regulators and operate within established regulatory frameworks. The Company has secured several major regulatory approvals over the past year, including registration with the UK FCA and authorization under the EU's MiCA framework.