MILESTONE | Nigeria’s Blockradar Wins Crypto Valley Global Conference 2025 Pitch Competition with Stablecoin Infrastructure for Emerging Markets

Blockradar, a stablecoin wallet infrastructure startup based in Nigeria, has claimed first place at the 2025 Crypto Valley Conference (CVC) Startup Pitch Competition in Zug, Switzerland.

The win catapults Blockradar – and by extension, Africa’s blockchain builders – onto a global stage where embedded finance, decentralized rails, and cross-border innovations are at the forefront of the fintech future.

The annual conference, held in the heart of Crypto Valley, brought together over 1,500 attendees, 125 speakers, and a wide range of startups from around the world, all eager to shape the future of cryptographic technology across finance, identity, compliance, and trade.

TL;DR

• Blockradar (Nigeria) wins first place at Crypto Valley Conference 2025
• 🪙 Infrastructure for stablecoin wallets, AML tools, gasless txs
• 🧠 Led by ex-Coinbase/Uber exec Morgan Williams and ex-Lazerpay CTO, Abdulfatai Suleiman
• 🌍 Focused on fintechs in Africa and emerging markets
• 🏆 $850K+ in prize commitments and global visibility
• 📣 As featured in BitKE coverage of African crypto innovation

A Global Stage, an African Vision

Representing Blockradar on the CVC25 stage was Morgan Williams, Chief Operating Officer (COO) and a former leader at Coinbase, Uber, and Braintree. Her delivery stood out – not just for staying within the strict five-minute pitch window – but for pairing a compelling narrative with technical clarity. She was also the only finalist to present an introductory video and fielded questions from investors and regulators with poise and precision.

What truly distinguished Williams was her focus on why Blockradar exists: to serve fintechs in Africa and other emerging markets where traditional financial infrastructure is either limited or exclusionary.

Her articulation of mission and market – rather than just features – won strong praise from judges and attendees alike.

From Stealth to Spotlight

Just days before the competition, Abdulfatai Suleiman, Blockradar’s Co-Founder and CEO, had posted on X (formerly Twitter) that the team was aiming for first place. That optimism proved prophetic.

Suleiman, an engineer who previously served as CTO at LazerPay and held roles at PayStack and Patricia, co-founded Blockradar with Williams to unlock the stablecoin economy for underbanked fintechs.

“This was our first public pitch ever,” Suleiman later wrote.

“It’s easy to celebrate the win, but for me, it’s about the late nights, the belief, and the quiet work that got us here.”

In its six-month private beta, Blockradar processed over $90 million in on-chain volume, issued over 36**,000 wallets**, and introduced features like AML compliance tools, gasless transactions, and treasury dashboards. The platform now supports eight blockchain networks, with growing integrations across major African fintechs.

Speaking to BitKE, COO, Morgan Williams, expressed her excitement on the win saying:

“We were really fortunate to be selected

Some of the winners are already in Seed or Series A and some have large clients.

We didn’t just win. It was a blowout!

We’re feeling really excited and the hard work we’ve been working on has really paid off. Its really validation in what we’re building at Blockradar.”

11 Finalists, One Standout

Blockradar beat out 10 other high-potential early-stage startups, including:

• Crymbo
• Fija
• Flashback
• Griffin AI (AI agents for DeFi)
• Margarita Finance
• NominiS
• Notarify
• Rebell Pay
• Paas

Finalists were judged on:

• Feasibility
• Originality
• Business readiness, and
• Execution clarity

The jury included notable names like:

• Benedek Orban – CVA & CV Labs
• Bastian Wetzel – CV VC
• Raphael Grieco – Olive Capital
• Max Schneider – Blockwall Capital
• Philipp Vonmoos – Solana Foundation
• Mathieu Chanson – VeryEarly Ventures

Their vote for Blockradar signals a strong belief in the company’s vision and technical depth.

Strategic Backing and Prizes

Blockradar and other winners received not just recognition, but a range of soft-committed investments and ecosystem advantages:

• $400,000 from Blockwall Capital
• $300,000 from VeryEarly Ventures
• $150,000 CV Labs Accelerator Fast Track
• €100,000 potential follow-on from Blockchain Founders Group
• $50,000 priority review by Kiln Ventures
• Trip to Solana Breakpoint Abu Dhabi (December 2025)
• 1-Year Crypto Valley Association Corporate Membership

The top three startups also secured free booth space and extended investor matchmaking access during the conference.

What CVC25 Signifies for Africa

As BitKE has consistently reported, Blockradar’s victory is emblematic of a broader trend: Africa’s blockchain ecosystem is maturing fast – and with deep intent. No longer just chasing hype, African founders like Suleiman and Williams are building core infrastructure with tangible value.

Blockradar’s focus on stablecoins, compliance, and cross-border enablement responds directly to challenges in remittance flows, inflation-hedging, and regulatory fragmentation across African markets.

With its clear-eyed vision and proven traction, Blockradar now joins a select group of global innovators. But for its founders, the win is only a milestone – not the destination.

About the Crypto Valley Conference


The Crypto Valley Conference, now in its seventh year, is co-hosted by the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts and the Crypto Valley Association.

This year’s themes included:

• Institutional crypto infrastructure
• Real-world asset tokenization
• Venture funding strategies
• CBDCs and stablecoin ecosystems
• AI, regulation, and decentralized systems

The event also featured masterclasses, a startup showcase, and the iconic Lake Zug boat cruise to close out the summit.

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