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Reprieve As Nigeria’s Regulator Issues Progressive Cryptocurrency Rules
The Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has put out new rules that seek to regulate digital assets in the country, signaling the full acceptance of crypto assets in Africa’s most populous nation. дальше »
2022-5-24 00:49 | |
Nigeria welcomes 'Crypto Asset Rules;' the plan might impress you
With many individuals and institutions losing faith in cryptocurrencies of late, looks like one country stands unaffected. Despite the unimpressive few days of the cryptocurrency market, Nigeria's SecThe post Nigeria welcomes 'Crypto Asset Rules;' the plan might impress you appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2022-5-15 18:30 | |
Nigeria upgrades CBDC as crypto restrictions cripple fintech industry
Nigeria’s central bank has upgraded its eNaira to steer the country away from crypto even after a UN report stated that restrictions on digital currencies are stifling the nation’s fintech sector. дальше »
2022-5-11 08:29 | |
Nigeria’s Minister Urges The Government To Embrace Cryptocurrencies After Stringent Bans
Nigeria’s top minister wants the government to reconsider its stance on cryptocurrencies. The government official wants the country’s citizens to be able to key into the wave of cryptocurrencies taking over the world. дальше »
2021-12-13 21:37 | |
Legal Showdown Looms Over Government’s Bitcoin Clampdown in Nigeria
Cryptocurrency groups in Nigeria are preparing to take on the country's central bank, as both sides dig in over a controversial regulatory decision to limit crypto use and trade in the populous West African nation. дальше »
2021-11-25 19:16 | |
Nigeria’s eNaira stablecoin becomes focus of new IMF report
Nigeria’s central bank digital currency project, eNaira, is drawing attention and interest of leading financial institutions and it also gaining traction amongst other country’s central banks looking to initiate a similar project according to a report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) eNaira to boost remittance The report, authored by economist Jack Ree, explained […] The post Nigeria’s eNaira stablecoin becomes focus of new IMF report appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-11-22 11:00 | |
Nigeria’s central bank orders closure of crypto-related accounts
Nigeria’s central bank (CBN) has maintained its hostile position towards crypto assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and others has it recently ordered financial institutions in the country to close the accounts of individuals suspected to have traded cryptocurrency. дальше »
2021-11-11 00:00 | |
Nigeria ranks ahead of U.S., others in crypto ownership. Bitcoin remains hot favorite.
In a finding that has returned conversation about the growth of crypto adoption in Nigeria, the country has been ranked as having the highest rate of crypto ownership globally. The post Nigeria ranks ahead of U. дальше »
2021-11-1 17:00 | |
Nigeria’s CBDC Launch – All The Sides Of The Coin
Nigeria has officially launched its CBDC, the eNaira after minor hiccups along the way. The project has been hailed by the country’s government as one that will foster financial inclusion as well as usher in other benefits for the country. дальше »
2021-10-27 10:41 | |
Nigeria’s president to official unveil the eNaira
Nigeria has in the past shown a negative stand towards cryptocurrencies. However, the recent announcement about the eNaira CBDC shows that the country is becoming more open towards cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2021-10-25 10:36 | |
Nigeria suspends launch of ambitious e-naira project
The apex bank of Nigeria has announced the postponement of the launch of the country’s CBDC project, eNaira. The post Nigeria suspends launch of ambitious e-naira project appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-10-5 19:00 | |
Nigeria: eNaira receives go-ahead from court amid ongoing litigation
Nigeria had earlier postponed its plan to launch the country's digital fiat currency, eNaira. However, the Federal High Court gave it the green light for the launch of the digital currency. The CenThe post Nigeria: eNaira receives go-ahead from court amid ongoing litigation appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-10-3 00:30 | |
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. дальше »
2021-9-4 02:30 | |
Crypto-loving Nigeria begins eNaira CBDC project
Nigeria has upped the ante on its quest for a national digital currency as the Central bank of the African country has revealed that it will be partnering with Bitt Inc as a technical partner for the actualization of the “eNaira” project. дальше »
2021-9-2 07:00 | |
Bitcoiners Uneased As Nigeria’s CBN Rolls Out CBDC Guidelines
Recent reports indicate that Nigeria, the West African country, is heading towards launching its promised Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in a sensitization circular to commercial banks, revealed the features of the e-Naira – the planned CBDC. дальше »
2021-9-1 16:29 | |
Central Bank of Nigeria Informs Banks to Plan for e-Naira CBDC
The Central Bank of Nigeria has sent a detailed document regarding central bank digital currency (CBDC) guidance to financial institutions in the country. The document covers the testing and implementation of the e-Naira. дальше »
2021-8-31 13:01 | |
Nigerians Continue To Dominate Crypto Adoption In Africa, But There’s A Big Problem To Combat
Nigeria, the most populous black nation, has seen significant growth in Bitcoin adoption. The African country, despite the censorship of cryptocurrency trading by the government, has been one of the leaders in Bitcoin peer-to-peer trading globally. дальше »
2021-8-11 18:06 | |
Nigeria moved $40 million via peer-to-peer Bitcoin (BTC) trades last month
Data on Bitcoin peer-to-peer trading has shown that nearly $40 million worth of the leading digital asset was moved in the last 30 days by Nigerian Bitcoin users This figure is in line with those the African country had recorded since her government banned financial institutions from providing their services for crypto transactions. дальше »
2021-8-7 16:16 | |
Nigerians Move Almost $40 Million In P2P Bitcoin Trading In A Month
Bitcoin trading has always seen high adoption in countries with currencies that are depreciating fast. The West African country of Nigeria has always been at the forefront of BTC adoption in the region. дальше »
2021-8-7 20:00 | |
Bitcoin, Ethereum peer-to-peer volumes in Nigeria continue surging
Despite the crypto ban in Nigeria, the country has recorded massive growth in its peer-to-peer bitcoin trade volumes in recent times. Available data has revealed that in the month of June, citizens of the country traded around $38 million worth of digital assets —the second time the country has recorded volume above $35 million. дальше »
2021-7-13 10:03 | |
Currency devaluation in Nigeria is driving a crypto boom in the country
Data from analytics firm Chainalysis shows that in May, Nigerians received a marked increase in crypto compared to last December. The post Currency devaluation in Nigeria is driving a crypto boom in the country appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-7-7 18:00 | |
Nigerian Twitter Suspension Has Unintended Effects on Country’s Crypto Community
On the surface, it looks like Nigeria’s suspension of Twitter operations on June 4 may have been triggered by the microblogging company’s decision to take down a controversial tweet — from President Mohammed Buhari. дальше »
2021-7-6 14:30 | |
Nigerian Currency Overvalued by 10% Says Central Bank Governor
The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has reportedly told investors that the country’s currency is overvalued by 10%. The governor’s remarks, which have been confirmed by two unnamed sources, suggest that the central bank is planning to devalue the naira again. дальше »
2021-7-1 14:30 | |
Nigerian High School Defies Regulatory Bodies By Accelerating Bitcoin Adoption
Countries like Nigeria, which are classified as emerging markets with weak economies, are seeing a huge surge in crypto activities. As with the case in Nigeria, these activities are usually related to crypto companies and exchanges opening operations in the country and recording significant growth in trading volume. This time though, the news is coming […] дальше »
2021-6-28 23:49 | |
New World Bank Report: Nigeria’s Exchange Rate Policies Fueling Inflation, Affecting Food Prices
Nigeria’s use of multiple exchange rates regimes may have contributed to a rise in the country’s inflation rate, the latest World Bank report has said. In addition, the report says ongoing restrictions on the use and movement of foreign exchange are “further pushing up prices of food and agricultural inputs like fertilizer.” Misaligned Exchange Rates […] дальше »
2021-6-22 14:30 | |
Why Nigeria Could Be The Next Nation To Embrace Bitcoin
There has been a high level of speculation on the next country that could massively adopt Bitcoin. El Salvador’s new law granting BTC legal tender status has caused excitement, after its approval many politicians and government officials around the globe have shown support for pro-BTC legislation. дальше »
2021-6-16 20:52 | |
Nigerian Lawmakers Slam Naira Devaluation, Warn of Inflation Implications
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has moved a motion calling on the country’s central bank to end the continuing devaluation of the naira. In his unanimously adopted motion, House Representative Bamidele Salam warned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of the negative “implications of further devaluing the naira. дальше »
2021-6-11 01:00 | |
Will Nigeria Lead The Digital Currency Movement In Africa?
Nigeria’s apex regulatory bank, The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), earlier this week hinted at its plans to create a digital Naira. Godwin Emefiele, the nation’s CBN Governor, made this disclosure at a Monetary Policy meeting held in Abuja, the country’s capital. дальше »
2021-5-30 21:43 | |
Fleeing Lynchpin of Nigerian Crypto Ponzi Scheme Inksnation Captured
The lynchpin of Inksnation, one of Nigeria’s biggest crypto Ponzi Schemes, Omotade-Sparks Amos Sewanu, has been captured. According to Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Sewanu, who was on the run, was nabbed in Sokoto, a city located in the northwest part of the country. дальше »
2021-5-29 16:30 | |
Official Remittances to Nigeria Plummet by Almost 40% in a Year When Crypto Use Surged
According to the latest data from the World Bank, international money transfers into Nigeria dropped by nearly 40% from $23.8 billion recorded in 2019 to $17.2 billion in the past year. Yet despite this fall, remittances, which account for 4% of the country’s GDP, still remain an important source of foreign exchange for the oil-rich […] дальше »
2021-5-14 10:00 | |
By Google Search rates, Nigerians are more interested in Bitcoin than any other nation
The country with the largest population in Africa seems to be housing a large number of residents whose interest in cryptocurrencies is comparable to none. The giant of Africa seems to be on its way to becoming the giant of Bitcoin in Africa, as Nigeria ranks number one in the search rate of Bitcoin by […] дальше »
2021-4-27 15:26 | |
Bitcoin (BTC) accepted here: Nigerian hotel tells customers
George Residence, a hospitality holding in Lagos, Nigeria, has become the first hotel in the country to accept Bitcoin payments. Additionally, the hotel hopes to expand its balance sheet and adopt the top cryptocurrency as its primary reserve. дальше »
2021-4-27 14:37 | |
P2P Bitcoin Traders in Nigeria Think Outside the Box in the Wake of CBN Restrictions
After the Central Bank of Nigeria issued a directive targeting the country’s cryptocurrency industry, bitcoin and altcoin trade volumes on centralized exchanges immediately plunged. Nevertheless, the new regulations seem to have succeeded in boosting crypto trade volumes on informal markets or on peer-to-peer trading platforms. дальше »
2021-4-18 16:30 | |
Central Bank of Nigeria Blocks Fintech Startups From Accessing KYC Service— Decision Described as an ‘Attack on All Fintechs’
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has recently suspended the provision of the bank validation number (BVN) service to all fintech and third-party partners. The decision means non-banks entities include crypto startups “have lost one of the most comprehensive means of identity verification in the country. дальше »
2021-4-12 21:30 | |
Nigeria’s Central Bank Okays Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin Trading
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified its stance towards bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies, making it clear that crypto traders in the country are free to carry out their operations on a peer-to-peer basis, as its ban did not outlaw the use of cryptos, but it’s rather an effort to protect lenders underRead More дальше »
2021-3-23 00:00 | |
Central Bank of Nigeria Never Banned Cryptocurrency Trading, Clarifies Governor
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said they never banned the use of cryptocurrencies in the country, and they are not discouraging people from trading with crypto assets either. The clarification came from Godwin Emefiele, deputy governor Adamu Lamtek, on behalf of Godwin Emefiele, the governor of the central bank, at the 30th seminar for […] The post Central Bank of Nigeria Never Banned Cryptocurrency Trading, Clarifies Governor first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-3-22 16:21 | |
Nigeria to Pay 1.2 Cents for Each Dollar Remitted to the Country to Combat Cryptocurrency Use
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a scheme that seeks to boost international remittances as well as to encourage the use of official corridors when retrieving funds. The CBN’s move to incentivise recipients follows the plummeting of the country’s official remittances inflows as recipients opt for non-traditional corridors such as cryptocurrencies. Declining Remittances […] дальше »
2021-3-9 15:00 | |
Nigeria’s Vice President makes a surprising case for Cryptocurrencies
A contradictory statement has recently been made by Nigeria’s Vice president Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, concerning the recently imposed Cryptocurrency ban by the country’s Central bank. The Vice President explained at the CBN bankers committee economic summit, that digital currencies are an inevitable part of the country’s economy. дальше »
2021-3-2 11:23 | |
Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Contradicts Central Bank, Says Cryptocurrencies Must Be Regulated and Not Prohibited
In an apparent rebuke of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Vice President of Nigeria Yemi Osinbajo says the country’s monetary authorities must consider regulating crypto assets. He adds that instead of “killing the goose that might lay the golden egg”, Nigerian monetary authorities must consider providing a “robust regulatory regime” that addresses their […] дальше »
2021-2-28 06:30 | |
Interview: Bitcoin In Nigeria With Ahyke Otutubuike
This episode of "Bitcoin In Asia" hosted Nigerian writer Ahyke Otutubuike to discuss the state of cryptocurrency in his home country. The post Interview: Bitcoin In Nigeria With Ahyke Otutubuike appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2021-2-23 00:00 | |
Nigeria’s SEC and Central Bank Partner to “Look Into” Cryptocurrencies Weeks After Ban
After a few weeks of placing a ban on cryptocurrency trading in the country, the Central Bank of Nigeria has agreed to partner with the country’s SEC to study cryptocurrencies further for a better regulation strategy. дальше »
2021-2-23 22:42 | |
Nigeria – The People Fight Back Against Central Bank Cryptocurrency Limitations
Nigeria’s central bank recently made headlines enforcing cryptocurrency restrictions on how the country’s banking sector works. Specifically, CBN reminded regulated financial institutions yesterday that a 2017 regulation prohibits them from facilitating cryptocurrency transactions or facilitating payments for exchanges. дальше »
2021-2-23 22:35 | |
Nigerian Crypto Shut-Out Won’t Depress New Defi And Digital Asset Banking
It’s an aggressive strategy, but one that many Nigerians believe will ultimately end up failing. The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a ban on using traditional banking structures to buy, sell or trade cryptocurrencies within the country. дальше »
2021-2-23 18:47 | |