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Crypto, made human.

Cyla is on a mission to make crypto fun, simple, and accessible across Africa. Founded in 2019 by a team of tech enthusiasts, we've grown into the continent's go-to crypto exchange by transforming complex digital currency transactions into smooth, easy experiences.

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CYLA AT A GLANCE SINCE 2019
Founded2019
ReachPan-African
TeamRemote-first
FocusCrypto → Cash
Built by a team of tech enthusiasts turning complex digital currency into smooth, everyday transactions.
— Our impact by the numbers

Growing with the people who trust us

50K+
Verified users
5M+
Trades executed
50+
Assets supported
40+
Team members
— What we stand for

Our core values

The principles that shape every product decision, every support reply, and every line of code we ship.

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People-First

We build for humans, with humans. Every feature starts with a real Nigerian problem, not a spec sheet.

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Fun Collaboration

A remote squad that shares ideas and memes alike. Good work happens when people enjoy working together.

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Excellence with Integrity

Trust is everything, and we always keep it real — with our users, our partners, and each other.

— Why we exist

The problems we solve

Every one of these used to stand between Nigerians and their money. We built Cyla to remove them, one by one.

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Traditional bank hassles

No queues, no paperwork, no waiting on business hours to move your money.

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P2P delays & fees

No hunting for a trading partner or paying markup just to cash out your crypto.

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Lack of privacy & security

Bank-level encryption and verified accounts keep your funds and data protected.

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Crypto volatility & complications

A simple, guided experience that takes the confusion out of digital assets.

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Low remittance limits

Move meaningful amounts without hitting the low caps of legacy channels.

— Get in touch

Let's talk

Whether you want to partner with us or just need a hand, we're one email away.

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Collaboration

Partnerships, integrations, and business opportunities.

partners@cyla.ng
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Support

Questions about your account, a trade, or the app.

support@cyla.ng
— Join 300,000+ Nigerians

From crypto to cash in a tap

Swap, receive, and spend with the exchange that puts you first. Free on iOS and Android.

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