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Coverage of Nigeria’s crypto policy, P2P markets, fintech innovation, and Web3 entrepreneurship.

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Stablecoins

Nigeria SEC welcomes stablecoin innovation while ensuring compliance

SEC’s backing provides much-needed clarity for stablecoin businesses amidst Nigeria's evolving regulations.

7 months ago

Crypto

Nigerian Bitcoin advocate challenges government restrictions in landmark lawsuit

Otudor demands that the Nigerian government recognizes and regulates Bitcoin as a commodity within its financial system.

2 years ago

Exchanges

OKX to exit Nigeria amid regulatory hurdles, sets August deadline for users

The Nigerian government has recently intensified its regulatory crackdown on crypto platforms in the country.

2 years ago

Legal

Binance executive Gambaryan faces 8 months in Nigeria custody with latest trial delay

The wheelchair-bound Binance executive's trial was delayed again in Nigeria.

2 years ago

Legal

US Congress says Nigeria ‘wrongfully detaining’ Binance exec to ‘extort’ exchange, initiates legislation to free him

The resolution calls on the US government to take immediate action to secure Gambaryan's release.

2 years ago

Exchanges

Witness in Nigerian trial against Binance accuses platform of contravening Central Bank rules

The Nigerian Central Bank’s deputy director accused Binance of facilitating transactions involving Naira, violating regulations.

2 years ago

Regulation

Nigeria to mandate local offices, leadership for crypto firms seeking license under new regime

The new requirements are part of a broader initiative to ensure closer regulatory supervision and support for local market development.

2 years ago

Exchanges

KuCoin to enforce 7.5% VAT on Nigerian trades amid regulatory changes

Local stakeholders said the move suggest that there was room for further crypto growth in the country.

2 years ago

Regulation

Nigeria issues 30-day deadline for crypto firms to re-register under new regime

The SEC's directive comes amid increasing scrutiny and skepticism toward digital assets, which have exacerbated forex and economic issues in the country.

2 years ago

US lawmakers visit detained Binance exec in Nigeria, call for urgent release

Legal 2 years ago

Nigerian court drops Binance Anjarwalla’s case following his custody escape

Legal 2 years ago

Nigeria drops tax evasion charges against Binance execs

Legal 2 years ago

Former US prosecutors demand action on Binance exec’s detention in Nigeria

Crypto 2 years ago