Nigeria

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

Nigerians turn to VPN as government blocks access to Binance, Coinbase, others

The Nigerian government barred access to crypto platforms because of their alleged roles in the country's fiat currency struggles.

2 years ago

Exchanges

Binance accused of manipulating Nigerian Naira as ‘glitch’ impacts P2P traders

Binance Nigerian users speculated that the exchange implemented a price cap at the behest of the government.

2 years ago

Stablecoins

Central Bank of Nigeria approves cNGN stablecoin to pilot in February amid CBDC woes

Nigeria's cNGN stablecoin to launch as an alternative to CBDC, promising remittance revolution and global trade efficiencies.

2 years ago

Adoption

Nigeria ends years-long restrictions on crypto transactions

Under the new guidelines, financial institutions are now allowed to open accounts for businesses dealing in virtual/digital assets.

2 years ago

Adoption

Nigeria national agency to authenticate government certificates using blockchain

NITDA said issuing NYSC certificates via blockchain would help to combat fraud and forgery.

2 years ago

Exchanges

Nigerian authorities call on government to ban Binance amid Naira crisis

The ABCON President said Binance was the most liquid market, and contributing the struggles of the local currency.

2 years ago

Exchanges

Nigerian SEC doubles down on Binance warning despite its recent approval in Dubai

The Nigerian financial regulator specifically mentioned Binance's official website in its new warning.

2 years ago

Exchanges

Binance CEO issues cease and desist to unaffiliated Binance Nigeria Limited

The Nigerian SEC had declared Binance Nigeria Limited's operation in the country as illegal.

3 years ago

Analysis

Nigeria CBDC experiment stumbles amid public resistance: Report

Nigeria's eNaira experiment, in which forceful measures to replace physical currency with a CBDC led to nationwide protests and public distrust, offers crucial lessons for future CBDC implementations.

3 years ago

Regulation

Nigerian government formally approves blockchain use

Many Nigerians have questioned if the new blockchain policy legalizes cryptocurrency usage in the African country.

3 years ago

Regulation

Nigeria SEC will support asset-backed tokens: Bloomberg

Aside Nigeria, several other countries like Germany and Singapore are also considering assets tokenizations.

3 years ago

Adoption

Metamask, Moonpay partner to allow Nigerians buy crypto directly

In 2021, the central bank of Nigeria ordered banks to stop facilitating cryptocurrency transactions and close all crypto-related accounts.

3 years ago

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Nigerians turn to VPN as government blocks access to Binance, Coinbase, others

Binance accused of manipulating Nigerian Naira as ‘glitch’ impacts P2P traders

Central Bank of Nigeria approves cNGN stablecoin to pilot in February amid CBDC woes

Nigeria ends years-long restrictions on crypto transactions

Nigeria national agency to authenticate government certificates using blockchain

Nigerian authorities call on government to ban Binance amid Naira crisis

Nigerian SEC doubles down on Binance warning despite its recent approval in Dubai

Binance CEO issues cease and desist to unaffiliated Binance Nigeria Limited

Nigeria CBDC experiment stumbles amid public resistance: Report

Nigerian government formally approves blockchain use

Nigeria SEC will support asset-backed tokens: Bloomberg

Metamask, Moonpay partner to allow Nigerians buy crypto directly

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Nigerians turn to VPN as government blocks access to Binance, Coinbase, others

Binance accused of manipulating Nigerian Naira as ‘glitch’ impacts P2P traders

Central Bank of Nigeria approves cNGN stablecoin to pilot in February amid CBDC woes

Nigeria ends years-long restrictions on crypto transactions

Nigeria national agency to authenticate government certificates using blockchain

Nigerian authorities call on government to ban Binance amid Naira crisis

Nigerian SEC doubles down on Binance warning despite its recent approval in Dubai

Binance CEO issues cease and desist to unaffiliated Binance Nigeria Limited

Nigeria CBDC experiment stumbles amid public resistance: Report

Nigerian government formally approves blockchain use

Nigeria SEC will support asset-backed tokens: Bloomberg

Metamask, Moonpay partner to allow Nigerians buy crypto directly

Binance drops Nigerian naira from P2P platform amid forex manipulation concerns

Binance CEO Richard Teng asked to appear before Nigerian committee