About the Author
Obi Emetarom,
CEO/CO-founder, Zone
Early Career and Fintech Innovation
Obi Emetarom is a seasoned innovator who has been at the forefront of financial technology innovation since 2004. As co-founder of Parkway Projects, he led the delivery of bespoke fintech solutions for Nigeria’s commercial banks, helping the company surpass $1 million in revenue. In 2008, he co-founded Appzone, where he played a key role in developing Africa’s first Banking SaaS platform, custom fintech software, and advanced card management systems. Notably, Obi was one of the pioneers in introducing core banking applications in Nigeria, significantly advancing the country’s financial technology landscape.
The Birth of Zone – Africa’s First Regulated Blockchain for Payments
In November 2022, Appzone underwent a strategic transformation, resulting in the establishment of Zone, Africa’s first regulated blockchain payment infrastructure company. Alongside this, Qore was created as an independent enterprise core banking solutions provider. With Zone, Obi secured a switching and processing license from the Central Bank of Nigeria, positioning the company as a key player in the digital payment ecosystem.
Global Advocacy and Future Vision
Under Obi’s leadership, Zone has become one of Africa’s fastest-growing payment infrastructure companies. As a global advocate for regulated blockchain, he actively shapes industry discussions on blockchain regulations and compliance. His vision is a future where payment systems operate entirely on regulated blockchains like Zone, delivering unmatched reliability, efficiency, and interoperability across financial ecosystems worldwide.
About the
Author
Obi Emetarom, CEO/CO-
founder, Zone
About the Author
Obi Emetarom,
CEO/CO-founder, Zone
Early Career and Fintech Innovation
Obi Emetarom is a seasoned innovator who has been at the forefront of financial technology innovation since 2004. As co-founder of Parkway Projects, he led the delivery of bespoke fintech solutions for Nigeria’s commercial banks, helping the company surpass $1 million in revenue. In 2008, he co-founded Appzone, where he played a key role in developing Africa’s first Banking SaaS platform, custom fintech software, and advanced card management systems. Notably, Obi was one of the pioneers in introducing core banking applications in Nigeria, significantly advancing the country’s financial technology landscape.
The Birth of Zone – Africa’s First Regulated Blockchain for Payments
In November 2022, Appzone underwent a strategic transformation, resulting in the establishment of Zone, Africa’s first regulated blockchain payment infrastructure company. Alongside this, Qore was created as an independent enterprise core banking solutions provider. With Zone, Obi secured a switching and processing license from the Central Bank of Nigeria, positioning the company as a key player in the digital payment ecosystem.
Global Advocacy and Future Vision
Under Obi’s leadership, Zone has become one of Africa’s fastest-growing payment infrastructure companies. As a global advocate for regulated blockchain, he actively shapes industry discussions on blockchain regulations and compliance. His vision is a future where payment systems operate entirely on regulated blockchains like Zone, delivering unmatched reliability, efficiency, and interoperability across financial ecosystems worldwide.