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Cregis Expands into Africa to Support Enterprise Digital Asset Growth

Esther Speak - Senior Reporter at Villpress
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Enterprise digital asset infrastructure provider Cregis has officially entered the African market, aiming to deliver secure, scalable solutions for businesses navigating the continentโ€™s rapidly expanding crypto and blockchain ecosystem. The move positions Cregis to capitalise on Africaโ€™s status as one of the worldโ€™s fastest-growing regions for digital assets.

Cregis offers self-custodial MPC (Multi-Party Computation) wallets, payment infrastructure, and comprehensive digital asset management tools designed for enterprises. Its platform supports over 40 blockchain networks and emphasises security, compliance, and operational efficiency features particularly relevant for African businesses dealing with cross-border payments, remittances, and tokenised assets.

Africa has seen explosive growth in digital asset adoption, driven by remittances, inflation hedging, and innovation in fintech and Web3. With hundreds of millions in on-chain value flowing through the continent annually, enterprises are increasingly seeking professional-grade tools to manage crypto operations safely and at scale. Cregisโ€™ entry addresses this demand by providing institutional infrastructure that reduces reliance on fragmented or less secure solutions.

The company brings nearly a decade of experience, having processed over $300 billion in cumulative transactions and serving thousands of clients globally without major security incidents. Its self-hosted wallet solutions and unified management tools allow businesses to maintain full control of assets while integrating seamlessly into existing workflows.

Cregisโ€™ African expansion comes as regulatory clarity improves in several markets and as more traditional businesses explore blockchain for efficiency gains in supply chains, payments, and treasury management. By focusing on enterprise needs such as multi-level approvals, real-time monitoring, and cross-chain capabilities the company aims to bridge the gap between crypto innovation and corporate requirements.

The platformโ€™s emphasis on self-custody and MPC technology offers enhanced security compared to traditional custodial models, an important consideration in regions with evolving regulatory landscapes.

This launch strengthens Cregisโ€™ global footprint and signals growing confidence in Africaโ€™s potential as a hub for digital asset innovation. For local enterprises, fintechs, and institutions, it provides access to battle-tested infrastructure that can accelerate adoption while mitigating operational risks.

As Africaโ€™s digital economy matures, partnerships and solutions like Cregisโ€™ could play a pivotal role in powering secure, enterprise-grade growth in the digital asset space. The company is expected to roll out localised support and integrations tailored to African market dynamics in the coming months.

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Esther Speak - Senior Reporter at Villpress
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Ester Speaks is a senior reporter and newsroom strategist at Villpress, where she shapes Africa-focused business, technology, and policy coverage.ย  She works at the intersection of journalism, and editorial systems, producing clear, high-impact news that travels globally while staying rooted in African realities.
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