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Nigeria’s Crypto Thaw: Not What It Seems

The Nigerian government’s long-running hostility towards the crypto industry seems to be abating. Or is it? Noelle Acheson looks at how the recent licensing of two crypto exchanges in Nigeria may not represent the shift we’re hoping for.

2024-9-5 19:32	Nigeria
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Nigeria to Regulate Crypto: SEC Set to License Exchanges Amidst Growing Adoption

The Nigeria crypto market has been one of the fastest-growing crypto regions in recent years; however, despite this growth, there appears to be no regulation. The latest report from Bloomberg has signaled a shift may finally be on the horizon.

2024-8-21 04:30
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Nigeria's SEC Updates Guidelines for Crypto Firms in Bid to Stop Criminal Activity: Report

Nigeria's government has started a fresh crackdown on crypto firms, reportedly blocking access to several, including Binance, Coinbase and Kraken.

2024-3-7 15:17	Kraken
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Crypto Giants In Trouble: Binance And Coinbase Grapple With Access Bans Amid Nigeria’s Crypto Crackdown

To combat financial crimes associated with the digital asset industry, Nigeria has escalated its regulatory scrutiny of major cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance and Coinbase. According to a local media report, the African country has asked its telecommunications companies to restrict access to the websites of these crypto firms after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) […]

2024-2-23 04:00
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Nigeria Rethinks Crypto Ban, Stakeholders Hold Talks

After Nigeria had instituted a crypto ban for months, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), as well as academics, government officials, and technology enthusiasts, have discussed the advantages of emerging technologies such as Blockchain in boosting the economy.

2022-4-28 04:21	Crypto News
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Nigeria banks tracking, flagging crypto transactions of customers

Nigeria had already taken steps to disable citizens' participation in transacting using crypto but now it was moving forward to surveil the bank accounts of its citizens. According to the latest updatThe post Nigeria banks tracking, flagging crypto transactions of customers appeared first on AMBCrypto.

2021-11-12 00:30	News
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A gold-backed stablecoin will be launching on Cardano

During a crypto summit held by British financial newspaper City A. M. , decentralized finance (DeFi) liquidity protocol MELD has announced a three-way partnership with Tingo Holdings, Nigeria’s largest mobile network, and Ubuntu Tribe, an ethical crypto company that tokenises natural resources.

2021-10-3 23:00	ADAUSD
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Nigeria's SEC forms Fintech unit to study crypto for future regulations

Regulatory crackdown on crypto has become quite prevalent in many parts of the world, including Nigeria. However, the country that homes one of the largest groups of crypto-traders in the world is nowThe post Nigeria's SEC forms Fintech unit to study crypto for future regulations appeared first on AMBCrypto.

2021-9-4 02:30	News
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Nigeria’s SEC in Talks With Central Bank of Nigeria Over Crypto Regulation— 2020 Crypto Guidelines Still Suspended

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed that talks with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) regarding the regulation of cryptocurrencies are ongoing. The securities regulator also reiterated that due to a CBN directive that was issued on February 7, 2021, the crypto guidelines it issued in September 2020 remain suspended. Crypto Guidelines Set […]

2021-4-17 04:30
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Nigeria Crypto Ban: Stakeholder Body, Politicians Assail Central Bank’s Directive to Financial Institutions

A body representing cryptocurrency and blockchain stakeholders in Nigeria has joined other crypto industry players in assailing the recent Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directive to banks. The CBN order, which seeks snuff out crypto entities from the banking system, took effect on February 5, 2020.

2021-2-16 05:30
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Happy Bull’s Year, North Korean Hackers!

In this episode, Anna Baydakova and Danny Nelson discuss North Korea reportedly stealing your crypto to create nuclear weapons, Tesla rattling markets at an opportune time and Nigeria trying to ban crypto.

2021-2-15 12:00
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Nigeria SEC Freezes Crypto Proposals After CB Ruling

The move comes after the CBN issued a Feb. 5 circular regarding the legality of cryptocurrency in Nigeria. As a result, the SEC is halting processes connected to bringing people and products under the SEC Regulatory Incubation Framework.

2021-2-13 16:29	South Africa
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More harm than good? Nigerian crypto users in disbelief over CBN ban

Crypto and blockchain stakeholders in Nigeria have criticized the central bank’s decision to ban banks from servicing crypto firms.

2021-2-14 10:14	terra luna
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Nigeria’s SEC Puts Plans to Regulate Crypto on Hold in Light of Central Bank Ban

The Nigerian cryptocurrency community has been turning to peer-to-peer exchange platforms to continue trading.

2021-2-12 14:41
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Nigeria's SEC Suspends Plans for Crypto Regulation, Here's Why

Nigeria's financial regulator has placed its plans to regulate digital currencies on hold; here's what has pushed them to this decision

2021-2-12 13:11
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Nigeria's SEC suspends planned crypto regulations amid central bank ban

Nigeria’s securities regulator has backed the central bank’s crypto ban by suspending its planned regulatory framework for digital assets.

2021-2-13 13:01	Central Bank
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Nigeria’s Senate Summons Central Bank Chief to Explain Crypto Ban

The Nigerian Senate wants Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele and chief securities regulator Lamido Yuguda to testify about cryptocurrencies.

2021-2-12 02:04
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The Future of Crypto in Nigeria After CBN Ban

In a sudden announcement on Friday afternoon, the Central Bank of Nigeria banned the trading of cryptocurrencies across the country. Crypto has always been posed as a threat to traditional financial institutions and since the inception of bitcoin regulators have struggled to come to terms with the concept of a currency out of their reach.

2021-2-12 14:47	featured
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How Nigeria and India Are Dealing With Crypto Bans

Two of the world’s ten most populous countries have or are considering crypto bans: Here’s what it means.

2021-2-11 23:00	The Breakdown
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Bitcoin ‘Can’t Be Stopped’: Nigerians Look to P2P Exchanges After Crypto Ban

Some Nigerians plan to continue using bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies despite a directive issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) last week ordering banks to close down accounts associated with cryptocurrencies.

2021-2-10 22:34
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State of Crypto: India and Nigeria’s Crypto Crackdowns Continue Old Trends

Both nations hope to prevent banks from providing services to crypto companies.

2021-2-10 17:54
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Nigeria’s Central Bank Justifies Its Stance On Crypto Ban

On Feb. 8, 2021, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released an official statement on its hardline stance against crypto. The circular came in response to an announcement it made on Feb. 5, 2021.

2021-2-8 20:31	Nigeria
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Central Bank of Nigeria Prohibits Banks to Deal with Crypto’s which Became Popular in EndSARS Protests

Binance has already disabled deposits while citizens of Africa's largest economy object to CBN’s decision. The post Central Bank of Nigeria Prohibits Banks to Deal with Crypto’s which Became Popular in EndSARS Protests first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

2021-2-7 16:08	Bitcoin News
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Central Bank of Nigeria Orders Banks to Close Accounts of Crypto Clients

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has circulated a letter directing banks and financial institutions to identify and close accounts of cryptocurrency transacting entities. The directive, which took immediate effect, threatens “severe regulatory sanctions” to financial institutions that fail to comply.

2021-2-7 19:05
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Central Bank of Nigeria Orders Banks to Close Accounts of Crypto Clients as Remittances via Traditional Corridors Drop by 97%

2021-2-6 19:05
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Nigeria’s Central Bank Unconstitutionally Bans Bitcoin Bank Accounts

Nigeria’s central bank has ordered commercial banks to not facilitate services to crypto exchanges. “The Bank hereby wishes to remind regulated institutions that dealing in cryptocurrencies or facilitating payments for...

2021-2-6 19:02	Politics
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Central Bank of Nigeria to Banks: Close All Crypto Accounts

Observers until now regarded Nigeria as one of the major players on the African continent when it comes to cryptocurrency adoption. However, the latest stance by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) could drastically alter this view.

2021-2-6 17:14	Nigeria
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One Step Backward: Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Prohibits Crypto Transactions

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has informed banks and commercial institutions to stop processing cryptocurrency transactions. This represents a significant blow for the county that has the largest bitcoin market in Africa.

2021-2-6 12:26	Nigeria
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Binance Suspends Deposits in Nigeria Following Central Bank Directive

Nigeria's central bank told financial institutions they couldn't provide crypto companies or users with services on Friday.

2021-2-6 01:08
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Nigeria's central bank orders commercial banks to close accounts of crypto users

On 5 February 2021, Nigerian central bank mandated that all banks must close users' accounts that are connected to cryptocurrency transactions. The authority also reminded banking entities that deaThe post Nigeria's central bank orders commercial banks to close accounts of crypto users appeared first on AMBCrypto.

2021-2-6 21:00	BTC Trading View
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Big Blow For Bitcoin In Africa As Nigeria’s Central Bank Bans Cryptocurrency Trading

According to data by Paxful, a top crypto trading platform, Nigeria had the second-largest crypto trading volume in the world, placing the country firmly in line to becoming one of the biggest crypto hubs in the world moving forward.

2021-2-6 18:41	xbtusd
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Central Bank of Nigeria bans banks from servicing crypto exchanges

Nigeria's central bank has prohibited commercial banks from providing account services to crypto exchanges.

2021-2-6 16:55
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Remitano Adds Nigerian Naira Wallet with Instant Trade Feature

Remitano, one of the most popular peer-to-peer cryptocurrency marketplaces in Nigeria, has added a fiat wallet for Naira (NGN). This brand-new Naira fiat wallet will allow users (of Level 2 and above) who require quick transfers between Naira and crypto on the platform.

2020-5-21 14:46	Sponsored
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Binance Incubated ‘Bundle’ App Rolls Out in Africa for Cash and Crypto Social Payments

As per an announcement from April 23, Bundle now lets its users send, receive and request cash and crypto from Nigeria. The company is planning to expand its services to more than 30 countries in Africa by the end of 2020, providing a simple crypto fiat on and off-ramp across the continent. Aside from the […]

2020-4-24 22:39	Binance
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Binance-Backed Crypto Payments App Launches as Race for Africa Heats Up

The payments app launched initially in Nigeria, but there are plans to expand to 30 African nations his year.

2020-4-24 17:50
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Introducing ‘Bundle,’ an Africa-focused Social Payments App for Cash and Crypto

NIGERIA, April 23, 2020: Bundle, an Africa-focused social payments app for cash and cryptocurrencies, backed by Binance, today has launched in Nigeria. Founded by Yele Bademosi, formerly a director at Binance Labs, Bundle allows users to request, send, and receive cash or crypto from their peers.

2020-4-24 14:15
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Binance and Others Are Rushing to Provide Stablecoins to Nigerian Crypto Users

Here's how crypto exchanges are on-boarding unbanked users in Nigeria.

2020-2-22 17:50	Binance
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Wifi Sharing Platform Wicrypt Gets Government Grant in Nigeria

A crypto startup providing wifi hotspot sharing services in Nigeria has won funding from the country’s telecom regulator. Wicrypt placed second among 25 tech companies participating in an innovation competition organized by the Nigeria Communication Commission and it’s going to receive a grant worth 2 million naira to finance its project.

2020-1-2 23:15
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Africa’s First Stablecoin is Built on Binance Chain

Africa’s first stablecoin, the Africa Stable-Coin(ABCD) is backed by Nigeria’s national currency, the Naira. Also, the fiat-backed crypto is built on Binance’s native blockchain, the Binance Chain.

2019-12-11 18:45	StableCoin
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Bitcoin, Not Blockchain: People Feverishly Search for World’s First Crypto

By CCN: Around the world, the majority of searches related to cryptocurrency involve the word “Bitcoin,” a new report by ConsenSys concludes. Excepting a few Asian countries, most of the world wants to find information about Bitcoin.

2019-5-21 22:00	ethereum
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Bitcoin Searches Rocket to 13-Month High Amid ’60 Minutes’ Hype

By CCN: Google searches for bitcoin have climbed to a 13-month high, in tandem with its price spikes following the brutal 2018 crypto bear market. Google Trends tracks search interest for certain terms.

2019-5-20 17:45
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Alleged Paxful Fraud Blocks Nigerian Users from Millions in Crypto Funds

In Nigeria, thousands of cryptocurrency investors and traders have reportedly lost access to millions of dollars. Paxful Incorporated, a major cryptocurrency services firm based in Estonia, is accused of large-scale fraud, reportedly suspending the accounts of Nigerian users.

2019-4-8 18:52	paxful
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Nigeria: Financial Watchdog Receives Petition Against Crypto Exchange Over Account Closures

Estonia-based crypto firm Paxful Inc. has been accused of defrauding Nigerian investors out of millions of dollars worth of crypto through arbitrary account closures

2019-4-8 12:38	litecoin
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Crypto Exchange Petitioned for Defrauding Nigerians, They’re Scammers Says Co-founder

A Nigerian Non-Governmental Organization, United Global Resolve For Peace (UGRF), has petitioned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

2019-4-7 15:32	News
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Bitcoin Curiosity Went Parabolic During Tuesday’s Massive Rally: Google

Google’s trend explorer shows that global searches for the keyword ‘bitcoin’ more than tripled during Tuesday’s massive rally. Bitcoin Searches Spike as Crypto Market Booms While the precise number of searches was not available, Google’s backend algorithms determined Tuesday’s search volume by comparing it with the number of queries over time.

2019-4-3 22:16	Google
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Dash Nigeria: Bitcoin Dominance Challenged By Unstoppable Adoption

Bitcoin is the undisputed global crypto king. Its dominance on exchanges stands at just over 50 percent, and it’s the standard by which all other cryptocurrencies are measured. However, in Nigeria, a dedicated group is carefully scripting a different narrative.

2019-3-27 21:00	Mass Adoption
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A Unicorn in the Making: VoguePay Is Making Payments Easier In Nigeria

The challenge of making and receiving payments in Africa has been widely documented. The continent has the world’s highest remittance fees, and payments between different countries aren’t any easier.

2019-3-5 22:55	Payments
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Uganda Quietly Fortifies Position As Blockchain Hub

When you think of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies in Africa, Uganda isn’t the first country that springs to mind. Instead, it’s the traditional tech titans in Africa that many associate with developments in the blockchain industry.

2019-2-24 00:44	Mass Adoption
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Pan African’s Kubitx Exchange Opens and Launches as a Hybrid OTC Crypto Wallet

After a long phase of beta testing, Kubitx, a crypto and digital asset exchange that has the goal to be a “pan African” exchange, has been launched. The company, which is registered in Malta but is a company from Nigeria and Zimbabwe, has used the occasion to release its hybrid OTC (over the counter) wallet. […]

2018-12-22 10:28	News
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