Nigeria’s SEC announces regulatory sandbox for crypto firms
The country’s capital market regulator wants to fast-track the onboarding of crypto providers pending the establishment of digital asset rules.
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Nigerian SEC to leverage blockchain for capital markets
Dr. Agama’s latest comments come amidst uncertainties in the Nigerian crypto space. A Binance executive remains in detention in Nigeria.
Jailed Binance exec still awaits medical care despite court order
Tigran Gambaryan, who has been detained for three months, has malaria and a throat infection, according to his wife.
Brief: Nigerian lawmakers push for crypto regulation
This comes amidst a topsy-turvy crypto regulatory environment in the West African country, marked by a significant crackdown on P2P trading.
South African taxman is cracking down on crypto traders: report
SARS is working closely with the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), along with international information exchanges on eliminating non-compliance.
KuCoin pauses P2P trading in Nigeria amidst regulatory concerns
The KuCoin suspension comes after the new Nigerian SEC chief hinted at a total ban on P2P trading.
P2P Crypto Trading in Nigeria: SEC Chief Hints at Ban
Acting Director General Emomotimi Agama, who met with the crypto community virtually, invoked patriotism and urged market participants to fish out naira manipulators.