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Nigerian central bank does a U-turn on Bitcoin ban, saying they now “allow” it
According to local news reports, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, says he will “allow” the trading of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The post Nigerian central bank does a U-turn on Bitcoin ban, saying they now “allow” it appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-5-28 19:00 | |
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Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Says “Digital Currency Will Come to Life” but Attacks Volatile Cryptocurrencies
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, says digital currency “will come to life even in Nigeria” just a few months after the central bank ordered banks to stop serving the crypto industry. дальше »
2021-5-26 12:00 | |
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African Crypto Exchange Quidax Raises Over $3 Million
LAGOS, Nigeria – On what could be tagged as the worst day of crypto this year, the African-founded exchange, Quidax, raised over 7,772 BNB from the public sale of its token, QDX. The crypto market suffered its first major dip in 2021 on Thursday, May 19 with Bitcoin dropping as low as $30,000 from highs … Continued The post African Crypto Exchange Quidax Raises Over $3 Million appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-5-25 12:57 | |
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Nigeria Bureau De Change Association Boss Accuses Speculators of Destabilizing the Naira— Says Central Bank Funding Will End Currency Woes
According to the head of the Nigerian group of bureau de change operators, the naira’s continued fall on the parallel market is down to the activities of speculators. However, Aminu Gwadabe, the president of the Association of Bureau de Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), suggests that only a “massive funding” of bureau de change (BDC) […] дальше »
2021-5-22 15:00 | |
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Nigeria Devalues Currency as Central Bank Moves to Unify Exchange Rates
In a possible policy shift, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently allowed the local naira currency to briefly drop to a new low of USD$1 for 419. 75 nairas on May 14, 2021. However, by close of business the naira had recovered and was trading around 411. дальше »
2021-5-17 16:30 | |
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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 | |
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Mastercard Payment Index: More Consumers in Three African Countries Plan to Use Crypto Based Payment Methods
According to a recent Mastercard payment index report, the Covid-19 related lockdowns helped spread the use of cryptocurrency in three African countries, namely Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. The report also reveals that a greater number of consumers from these countries are “likely to use one emerging payment method in the coming year.” More Respondents […] дальше »
2021-5-12 07:00 | |
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Nigeria’s Cryptocurrency Traded Volumes on P2P Platform Top $1.5 Billion
According to Paxful, a peer-to-peer trading platform, Nigeria’s cryptocurrency traded volumes on the platform topped $1. 5 billion in the first four months of the year 2021. This figure represents almost a third of Paxful’s global total volume of $5 billion. дальше »
2021-5-5 14:30 | |
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Nigeria Stopping the Rejection of Old or Torn USD Notes Underlines Why Crypto Is a Better Reserve Currency
In early April 2021, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a circular warning Nigerian institutions to stop the practice of rejecting old or lower denomination USD notes. The CBN issued the warning after it became “inundated with complaints from members of the public on the rejection of such notes by banks and other authorized […] дальше »
2021-5-3 11:30 | |
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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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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 | |
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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 | |
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Nigerians Shun Local Currency— Seek to Protect Wealth From Inflation and Currency Depreciation with Foreign Currency
Nigerians are thought to be accumulating foreign currencies which they believe will protect their wealth from the naira’s volatility as well as the surging inflation. Further, as a research paper in a journal published by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) found, Nigerians’ use of dollars exceeds IMF’s 30% threshold. Exchange Rate Volatility and Currency […] дальше »
2021-4-23 13:30 | |
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Nigeria Money Printing Controvesy: CBN Governor’s Remarks Attacked, Government Denies It Financed Deficit via Money Printing
The fallout sparked by reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) printed over $150 million for states’ funding continued a few days after the allegations were initially made. In the latest twist, the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) vice-chairman Dan Orbih said the CBN governor Godwin Emefiele’s response to the allegations is “politically motivated.” […] дальше »
2021-4-21 05:30 | |
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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 | |
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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 […] дальше »
2021-4-17 04:30 | |
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Nigeria’s SEC says central bank’s crypto ban disrupted the market
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria says it is working with the central bank to create a legal framework for cryptos and digital assets. дальше »
2021-4-17 14:09 | |
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Nigerian Blockchain Educator Says Uncertain Regulations and Scams Slow Adoption of Cryptocurrencies
With a population of over 200 million, Nigeria is widely regarded as one the biggest crypto markets in the world. Some in the crypto world believe Nigeria is one of the few countries better placed to see a greater acceptance of digital currencies. дальше »
2021-4-15 09:30 | |
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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 | |
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P2P Bitcoin Trade Volumes Surge in Kenya and Ghana but Nigeria Still Dominates
According to new data, peer-to-peer (P2P) bitcoin trade volumes in Kenya and Ghana surged in Q1 of 2021, with the two countries now ranked second and third respectively. On the other hand, volumes in South Africa, which occupied second place in 2020, dropped marginally. дальше »
2021-4-12 15:30 | |
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Over $100 Million Worth of Bitcoin Traded Monthly by Nigerians on WeChat and Telegram
There happen to be more Bitcoin trading activities going on in Nigeria than exchanges are recording. This is because cryptocurrency users are leaning towards simpler channels that filter the technical processes that come with trading Bitcoin on exchanges. дальше »
2021-3-29 17:16 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Sources Claim Nigeria’s Bitcoin Ban Has Been Lifted
The use of cryptocurrencies in Nigeria might have just been made legal again. According to unofficial sources, the Central Bank of Nigeria has claimed that there was never a time where it placed a ban on the use of cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2021-3-21 21:42 | |
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Central Bank of Nigeria Official Reiterates Nigerian Residents Free to Trade Cryptos: Directive Only Applies to Banking Sector
A senior executive with Nigeria’s central bank, Adamu Lamtek, has reportedly denied that his institution had placed restrictions on the use of cryptocurrencies. Instead, Lamtek, who is the deputy governor responsible for corporates services at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says his organisation’s directive only applies to the banking sector. Prohibition Only Applies to […] дальше »
2021-3-21 16:45 | |
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Nigerian Startup Helping Residents Hedge Against Inflation with Stablecoins
Informal savings groups are fast gaining traction in Nigeria, as well as other parts of Africa and the Binance-backed Xend Finance is aiming to make life easier for participants through dollar-pegged stablecoins. дальше »
2021-3-17 00:01 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Nigeria VP Tells Central Bank to Regulate, not Forbid, Crypto
Vice President of Nigeria Prof. Yemi Osinbajo spoke at a Bankers Committee meeting. He called for Nigeria to regulate cryptocurrency, instead of banning it. He called on the Central Bank of Nigeria avoid “killing the goose that might lay the golden egg”. дальше »
2021-2-27 20:28 | |
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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 | |
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Blockchain and crypto will challenge current finance, Nigeria VP says
Yemi Osinbajo sees potential for crypto and blockchain.
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Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Defends Decision to Exclude Crypto Players, Says the Order Is ‘in the Best Interests of Nigerians’
The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele has defended the apex bank’s decision to exclude cryptocurrency transactions from the banking ecosystem. In his testimony before the Nigerian Senate, Emefiele claimed that the February 5 directive is “in the best interests of Nigerians. дальше »
2021-2-26 07:15 | |
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Authorities to regulate one of the world’s biggest Bitcoin markets
Two Nigerian regulatory bodies, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), have agreed to conduct research to regulate and govern the sector’s booming Bitcoin and crypto market. дальше »
2021-2-24 07:00 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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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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 | |
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Nigeria’s SEC on Bitcoin: “The World Cannot Be Moving Forward and We Will Be Static”
Pressure is mounting on Nigeria’s central bank (CBN) after it suddenly announced a blockade on cryptos with it now stating they’re going to commence market research in collaboration with Nigeria’s... дальше »
2021-2-23 16:20 | |
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Bitcoin sells for $85k in Nigeria as premium shoots up
The cryptocurrency market has been moving at a great pace while many countries are trying to either catch up or curtail the use of Bitcoin. The Central Bank of Nigeria [CBN] was among the latter, who The post Bitcoin sells for $85k in Nigeria as premium shoots up appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-2-22 15:30 | |
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IMF Representative of Nigeria Calls for Caution Over the Use of Cryptocurrencies
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) resident representative for Nigeria, Ari Aisen recently discussed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directive that targets crypto entities. In remarks made during a special virtual press briefing, Aisen repeats some of the CBN’s claims that cryptocurrencies were being used “for illegal transactions such as money laundering and drug trafficking.” […] дальше »
2021-2-20 03:00 | |
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Nigeria Crypto Ban: Bitcoin Sells for $76K as Deposits on Centralized Exchanges Plummet
According to a website that tracks the price of bitcoin across the globe, the crypto asset’s selling price in Nigeria as of February 18 stood at $ 76,000. At this price, the crypto asset is selling for $20,000 more than the approximately $52,000 that most cryptocurrency exchanges are currently quoting. The Impact of the CBN […] дальше »
2021-2-19 20:30 | |
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Nigeria: IMF voices support for central bank's decision on cryptos
Thanks to the exponential growth recorded by the cryptocurrency market lately, regulators around the world are realizing that they may have to fast-track the process of issuing guidelines with respectThe post Nigeria: IMF voices support for central bank's decision on cryptos appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-2-18 15:33 | |
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