Busha Expands into UK Market through Partnership with Uphold

Busha, a digital asset platform with a strong presence in Africa, has announced its expansion into the UK market through a partnership with Uphold.

The company's move is seen as a significant step forward in its growth story, as it looks to serve UK residents with access to on-chain financial services. Busha's customer app will connect directly to Uphold's infrastructure, allowing users in the UK to buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrencies.

Busha has already built a reputation for compliance, having secured a provisional license to operate as a digital asset exchange under Nigeria's licensing framework. The company faced a decision between building internal capabilities or partnering with an existing provider, ultimately choosing Uphold due to its compliance-first approach and experience working with UK regulators.

The partnership highlights the growing trend of crypto companies looking for ways to enter new jurisdictions while staying compliant with local regulations. Rather than building out infrastructure independently, firms can work with regulated providers that already have the necessary technical and legal foundations in place.