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Nigeria tries to enforce cashless society with CBDC eNaira amidst financial disaster
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and largest economy, is currently facing a financial crisis that has underscored the importance of cryptocurrencies for its population of over 219 million. дальше »
2023-2-24 17:23 | |
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eNaira CBDC ‘a massive failure’ despite Nigerian central bank’s claims to the contrary
Geopolitical Analyst Nick Giambruno called Nigeria’s eNaira project a “massive failure” while saying the outcome has not been “what the elites hoped for.” The eNaira launched on October 25, 2021, with President Muhammadu Buhari saying Africa’s first Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) would “increase remittances, foster cross-border trade, improve financial inclusion and enable the government […] The post eNaira CBDC ‘a massive failure’ despite Nigerian central bank’s claims to the contrary appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-11-3 18:36 | |
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Blockchain Associations Forum asks Nigeria to review anti-crypto directive
The Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to reconsider its current anti-crypto policy that restricts commercial banks and other financial inThe post Blockchain Associations Forum asks Nigeria to review anti-crypto directive appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2022-10-6 20:30 | |
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Book Excerpt: 3 Stories of Bitcoin Changing Lives Outside the 'Dollar Bubble'
Alex Gladstein describes how Bitcoin offered entrepreneurs in Nigeria, Sudan and Ethiopia a much-needed, financial resource for helping themselves and communities throughout their countries. дальше »
2022-3-29 02:50 | |
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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 | |
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Nigeria Central Bank Accused of ‘Financial Terrorism’ Amid Crypto Clampdown
The Central Bank of Nigeria is targeting citizens with a directive to flag and shut down accounts linked to bitcoin and other crypto assets. The post Nigeria Central Bank Accused of ‘Financial Terrorism’ Amid Crypto Clampdown appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-11-12 14:44 | |
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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 | |
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Where to buy Bitcoin in Lagos [2022] – Where & How To Buy Crypto in Nigeria?
Crypto soars in popularity in Nigeria Crypto is seeing tremendous growth in Nigeria despite there being no legal framework or legislation for them. Moreover, The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in February 2021 banned all financial institutions from dealing in cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2021-11-10 16:42 | |
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Nigeria: Was e-Naira's vision of financial inclusion just a mirage?
Nigeria celebrated the launch of its central bank digital currency [CBDC] with pomp. It also noted massive adoption within just a couple of days - with 367,000 consumer wallets and over 58,600 merchanThe post Nigeria: Was e-Naira's vision of financial inclusion just a mirage? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-11-7 21:30 | |
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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 | |
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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. дальше »
2021-10-3 23:00 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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These numbers prove that 'there’s no stopping' Bitcoin here
After the Central Bank of Nigeria [CBN] directed the financial institutions from restricting services for businesses involved in cryptocurrencies, users turned to the peer-to-peer mode of transfers. дальше »
2021-7-13 11:00 | |
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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 | |
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Nigerian Regulator Issues ‘Extreme Caution’ Crypto Investments Warning
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has become the latest body to warn of risks associated with cryptocurrency investments. In a public warning, the law enforcement agency argues that investing in cryptos “is a high-risk activity as the terrain is largely unregulated and prone to fraud. дальше »
2021-4-28 09:30 | |
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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 | |
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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. дальше »
2021-2-16 05:30 | |
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How Nigerians Are Reacting To The Cryptocurrency Ban
A rule in Nigeria banning financial institutions from facilitating cryptocurrency activity has elicited a range of reactions from citizens. The post How Nigerians Are Reacting To The Cryptocurrency Ban appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2021-2-16 23:29 | |
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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. дальше »
2021-2-12 14:47 | |
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Central Bank of Nigeria Denies It Has Placed New Restrictions on Cryptocurrencies — Uses Debunked Claims to Justify New Directive
Following the outcry over the Central Bank of Nigeria’s latest directive that targets cryptocurrencies, the institution has reaffirmed its stance with another statement. In the latest five-page document, the CBN insists that this directive is intended to protect the country’s financial system from the “risks” that are associated with cryptocurrencies. Debunked Claims Still, the central […] дальше »
2021-2-10 12:05 | |
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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. дальше »
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%
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. дальше »
2021-2-6 19:05 | |
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Nigerian Youths Are Unfazed By Country’s New Bitcoin Ban
As we reported earlier, the Central Bank of Nigeria has warned that henceforth, all financial institutions facilitating all forms of cryptocurrency transactions in the country will face the rot of regulatory bodies. дальше »
2021-2-6 19:03 | |
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Nigeria’s central bank moves to prohibit Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reminded financial service businesses that dealing with cryptocurrency is prohibited. The post Nigeria’s central bank moves to prohibit Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-2-6 03:00 | |
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Nigerian Authorities Put Mastermind of the Inksnation Crypto Scam on Wanted List
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is seeking the public’s help in locating Omotade Sparks Amos Sewanu, the mastermind behind the Inksnation crypto scam. According to a notice published in the local media on November 11, the EFCC wants Sewanu to respond to fraud charges relating to Inksnation’s purported crypto token- Pinkoin. дальше »
2020-11-17 23:45 | |
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Nigerians Can Now Buy Bitcoin With Cash From Stores and ATMs That Take Naira
If there’s a place where cryptocurrencies draw significantly more attention than anywhere else right now, it has to be Nigeria. Africa’s largest economy is driven by its oil exports, expanding manufacturing, financial services, communications and information technology sectors, but also by a tech-savvy generation that asks Google about Bitcoin more than its peers in other […] The post Nigerians Can Now Buy Bitcoin With Cash From Stores and ATMs That Take Naira appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2020-3-8 11:05 | |
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Nigeria's Bitcoin interest flies in the face of Central Bank's caution
Conceived as an alternative to traditional financial and banking solutions, cryptocurrencies have come a long way. However, despite mainstream recognition, there remain many, both in governments and mThe post Nigeria's Bitcoin interest flies in the face of Central Bank's caution appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-12-9 18:06 | |
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Man With a Mission: Jack Dorsey Wants to Bring Bitcoin Adoption to Africa
For the last month, Twitter and Square CEO, Jack Dorsey, has been going around Africa to understand the state of the region, most likely from a financial services and payment perspective. According to Forbes, Dorsey met Bitcoin business owners at a meetup in Nigeria and subsequently tweeted that Africa will define the Bitcoin future, DecemberRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-12-3 16:00 | |
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Fintech Startup OPay Backed by Opera Gets $120M Investment to Expand Its Africa Operations
OPay, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria has raised $120M from a horde of high-profile Chinese venture capitalists as part of its series B round of financing. OPay was launched in 2018 by Opera, the web browser primarily focuses on creating digital compensation solutions that can be used to enhance financial inclusion. According to what the company’s […] дальше »
2019-11-18 19:16 | |
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Twitter CEO Goes to Ghana for ‘Bitcoin Meetup’
Jack Dorsey is traveling in Africa to meet like-minded people who are also interested in Bitcoin. Nigeria and Ghana are two countries he has visited thus far. Jack Dorsey, the CEO of both Twitter and Square, has been touring some countries in Africa to better understand the continent’s financial infrastructure. дальше »
2019-11-12 17:25 | |
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Nigeria: Speaker of the House of Reps Believes in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain
Nigeria’s Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that the proliferation of bitcoin (BTC), altcoins and distributed ledger technology (DLT) into the global financial ecosystem has made it quite critical for the most populous nation in Africa to formulate amenable regulations for its cryptospace in order not to be leftRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-24 17:00 | |
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West Africa Gets Serious with New Banking Technologies
Nigeria, the most populous nation in Africa has announced plans to officially adopt an open banking standard powered by new technologies such as distributed ledger technology (DLT), to promote transparency in the financial services sector, according to a report by local news source the Guardian on July 1, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-2 21:00 | |
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Nigeria: Users Accuse Paxful Bitcoin Exchange of Fraud and Illegal Account Closures
Aggrieved Nigerians are demanding that the country’s banking and financial regulators, as well as the Foreign Affairs Ministry (NIIA), look into allegations of fraud leveled against Paxful – a bitcoin peer-to-peer (P2P) exchange platform, reports The Guardian, April 6, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-9 05:00 | |
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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. дальше »
2019-4-7 15:32 | |
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Paxful Introduces AI-Powered, Biometric Verification to Improve KYC and AML
The peer-to-peer bitcoin marketplace Paxful announced today, April 2, 2019, that it’s introducing AI-powered identity verification to help improve know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) procedures on the platform. дальше »
2019-4-3 21:13 | |
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Nigerian Startups Call for Cryptocurrency Regulation to Stem Investment Outflows
Nigeria’s financial technology startups have called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to provide legal guidelines for the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. A lack of regulation is driving investment out of Africa’s biggest economy to areas like Rwanda and Europe while fomenting uncertainty, according to the Electronic Payment Practitioners Association of Nigeria (E-ppan). дальше »
2018-11-10 02:15 | |
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Nigerian Startup Kubitx Launches Bitcoin Exchange in Beta
Kubitx, a Pan-African financial technology startup registered in Malta, announced the beta launch of its new cryptocurrency exchange on Thursday. The platform, which supports seven digital coins for the test, including BCH and BTC, will initially be available to users in Nigeria, before the company expands it to other African countries in the coming months. дальше »
2018-10-12 00:30 | |
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