Infusion Lawyers has been awarded ‘Best Blockchain Legal Firm of the Year’ at the Africa Crypto Giant Awards (ACGAwards) 2023. 

The Nominees and the Winner

The ‘Best Blockchain Legal Firm’ had 5 nominees, namely:

• DLA Piper Africa
• African Digital Finance Law (ADFL)
• Blockchain Legal
• Blockchain Advisory South Africa
• Infusion Lawyers

A virtual celebration of excellence, ACGAwards was live-streamed on ACGAwards’ official YouTube channel, 28 October 2023, where the winner was announced. 

The Best Blockchain Legal Firm is … Infusion Lawyers.

The Words of Recognition

In the words of ACGAWARDS, through its Head of People, Blessing Areta, in an after-event letter to the law firm, ACGAWARDS, stated:

It is with great pleasure that we extend our congratulations once more on being named the ‘Blockchain Legal Firm of the Year’ at the inaugural ACGAWARDS. Your achievement is a testament to your dedication and excellence in the field of blockchain and cryptocurrency.

We are delighted to have acknowledged your remarkable contributions to the African blockchain industry. Your commitment to advancing the industry through advisory, policy, and regulation is truly commendable, and we believe this award reflects your significant impact.

The ACGAWARDS were created to recognize and celebrate outstanding individuals and organizations like yours who play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the blockchain and crypto landscape in Africa. We are honored to have you as part of this remarkable journey.

The Words of Appreciation

In an after-event message, our Lead Partner and Head of Blockchain & Virtual Assets, Senator Ihenyen, expressed his appreciation on behalf of Infusion Lawyers:

This award is special to us. It inspires us to contribute even more to the growth and development of Africa’s blockchain industry through our work as a law firm in blockchain technology advisory, policy, and regulations.

We dedicate this award to our clients, the local and global blockchain & crypto companies who have continued to innovate, putting the Africa blockchain industry on the global map.

We greatly thank ACGAwards for such an infusing award. Indeed, “Africa is rising”, in leaps and bounds.

On his part, Stephen Azubuike, Partner at the law firm, believes the award is a call for consolidating excellence in the blockchain sector:

As a firm, we sincerely appreciate ACGAWARDS for the splendid recognition. For me, awards of this nature are a direct call on the winners, nominees, and every organization playing in the blockchain sector to continue on the path of excellence.

‘Africa is Rising’: A Virtual Celebration of Excellence in Africa

Themed ‘Africa is Rising’, the ACGAwards was truly a virtual celebration of excellence. :

Up to 125 outstanding contenders across 25 distinct categories , representing “the very best in the various sectors of the Africa crypto industry, showcasing talent, innovation, dedication that have truly set them apart”. 

Some of the other categories are as follows:

Best Cryptocurrency Exchanger of the Year 2023

• Luno
• Binance (Winner)
• Bitpesa
• Yellow Card
• Bitmama

Best NFT Marketplace of the Year 2023

• Open Sea (Winner)
• Superrare
• Nifty Gateway
• Binance NFT Marketplace

Most Promising Crypto Startup of the Year 2023

• VALR
• Yellow Card
• Bitsika
• Mara
• Bitmama (Winner)

Best Blockchain Platform of the Year 2023

• Binance Smart Chain
• Cardanao (Winner)
• Luno 
• Fuse
• Bybit

Best Crypto Startup of the Year 2023

• Luno
• Bundle Africa (Winner)
• Bitpesa
• Yellow Card
• Xend Finance

Best Indigenous Crypto Exchanger of the Year 2023

• Golix
• Ovex
• Chainex
• Varl
• Quidax (Quidax)

Best Blockchain Association of the Year 2023

• South Africa Blockchain Alliance
• Blockchain Association of Kenya (Winner)
• SiBAN
• African Digital Asset Framework
• Blockchain Association of Ghana

Best Blockchain Security Solution of the Year 2023

• Arternity Gub Africa
• Ekasi Bucks
• Digital Finance
• A&D Forensics (Winner)
• Consent

The event is live-streamed here.

Following the announcement of Infusion Lawyers as the Winner of the ‘Best Blockchain Legal Firm of the Year 2023’ category, ACGAwards wished the law firm continued success:

We look forward to witnessing the continued success and growth of Infusion Lawyers and the positive influence you have on the African blockchain ecosystem. Together, we are contributing to the rise of Africa in the world of blockchain technology.

We do too.

About ACGAwards

ACGAwards is the first Crypto annual recognition event in Africa dedicated to celebrating and honoring the remarkable achievements and contributions made by individuals and organizations within the African cryptocurrency industry. Its primary objectives include fostering innovation, inspiring industry growth, and acknowledging the unwavering commitment of those who are instrumental in shaping the trajectory of Africa’s digital economy.