Bitspark, a Hong Kong startup that pioneered the world’s first cash-in cash-out blockchain remittance platform for Money Transfer Operators announced today they’ve signed a technical infrastructure partnership with UK-Isle of Man registered Bitcoin Exchange Bitssa, a new cryptocurrency trading exchange which focuses exclusively on emerging markets, particularly in Africa.

Bitssa officially launched today with support for Nigerian Naira to Bitcoin (BTC/NGN) trading and will be rolling out different currencies in new markets throughout the year.

Bitssa is backed by industry professionals with deep knowledge of local and international payments and remittance markets and Bitspark will be assisting in the operations of the technical infrastructure for the exchange.

Bitspark will also be working closely with Bitssa on future remittance services with both companies aligned on adding value in emerging markets with blockchain technology and enabling financial access for the 2.5 billion unbanked.