The HostFi naira virtual card works on several platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), Netflix, Spotify, Showmax, Boomplay/Audiomack, AliExpress, Jumia/Konga, Chowdeck, and Bolt/Uber, among others.
Crypto promised an exit. Permissionless, borderless, no intermediary taking a cut or freezing your account. The vision was compelling enough to attract trillions of dollars and a generation of developers. But for most ordinary people, that vision has remained frustratingly out of reach...
Tolu finished a $600 brand identity project for a client in Manchester on a Thursday evening. The payment cleared into her Payoneer account by Saturday morning. By the time she withdrew to her GTBank account in naira, she had roughly $549. Payoneer charged a receiving fee, applied a conversion margin,
When inflation outpaces bank interest rates, keeping money in a traditional savings account means bleeding purchasing power. Learn how millions of everyday earners across the Global South are abandoning the legacy financial system and turning to dollar-backed stablecoins to defend their wealth.
If you’ve tried sending Bitcoin lately and saw unusually high charges, you’re probably asking the same thing everyone else is: Why are Bitcoin fees so high right now? It’s easy to assume that high fees mean the network is overloaded but that’s not always true. Sometimes,
Bitcoin is no longer just for “tech bros” or “yahoo boys.” Today, everyday Nigerians like UNILAG student saving ₦10,000 a month to the mini-importer in Enugu are buying Bitcoin. Why? It gives them more stability and independence with their money. In a country where inflation weakens your savings and
Nigeria’s use of cryptocurrencies continues to grow steadily, leading Africa with an estimated 35 million active wallets. For Nigerians, digital currencies offer ways to protect savings from inflation, avoid restrictions in the banking system, send and receive money across borders, and make purchases worldwide. When it comes to managing
USDC to NGN conversions are becoming increasingly relevant in Nigeria as digital currencies gain traction in everyday transactions. From freelancers getting paid in crypto, to traders using stablecoins, to businesses accepting crypto payments, understanding how to convert USDC (USD Coin) to Nigerian Naira (NGN) is now essential. As of May
Lagos, Nigeria – April 15, 2025. iPhone users now have a new way to access the crypto market as HostFi launched on the Apple App Store on Friday, March 14, 2025. The much-anticipated release allows users to buy, sell, and manage their crypto portfolio and investments directly from their iPhones, without
For any CEO or business owner running a cryptocurrency exchange, liquidity management is a top priority. Ensuring that funds are available when needed can mean the difference between a smooth trading experience and one plagued by delays, high fees, and operational inefficiencies However, maintaining liquidity can be a complex and
Setting up a crypto wallet for your fintech app or exchange might seem like a massive task. With concerns about security, compliance, and complex development, it’s easy to assume it will take months. But what if you could integrate a fully functional crypto wallet in just a few steps?
Solana (SOL) has become one of the most recognized and sought-after cryptocurrencies in the market today. Known for its speed, scalability, and low transaction fees, Solana is an excellent choice for anyone looking to engage with the growing world of decentralized finance. To securely store and manage your SOL while