Busha
Busha is a Nigerian SEC-licensed digital asset exchange and financial services platform enabling users to trade, save, and manage cryptocurrency portfolios.
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria
- Employees
- 70
- Sector
- Financial Services
About Busha
Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Lekki, Lagos, Busha operates as a digital money application designed to onboard Africans into the crypto economy. The platform serves over one million users, providing tools to manage digital asset portfolios through a mobile application for Android and iOS. It was the first digital asset platform to be licensed by the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission.
The company provides infrastructure for both individuals and businesses to access global markets and hedge against inflation. Beyond basic trading, Busha offers stablecoin savings, collateral-based borrowing through licensed partners, and virtual debit cards. Its workforce is distributed across eight countries, including Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Kenya, Canada, and the Netherlands, supporting a mission of achieving regional economic freedom.
What they do
Busha provides an app-based platform for buying, selling, storing, and swapping over 70 cryptocurrencies using local fiat currencies. It also facilitates crypto-to-crypto exchanges, bill payments, and interest-bearing savings accounts for stablecoins.
Highlights
- First digital asset platform to receive a license from the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Supports trading and conversion for more than 70 cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT.
- Offers a crypto savings product with up to 18% annual interest for users.
- Launched Signal by Busha, a web-based prediction market for trading positions on sports, culture, and politics.
- Provides business infrastructure for stablecoin treasury management and cross-border payments.
- Includes features for instant bank account funding and virtual Naira and USD debit cards.
Talent and hiring
Busha has recently recruited for technical roles such as Site Reliability Engineers and Infrastructure specialists. The company maintains a significant workforce presence in Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
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