Expanding the Sandbox Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has admitted two additional virtual asset service providers (VASPs) into its Accelerated Regulatory …
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Scale of Stablecoin Adoption in Nigeria Makes Risks ‘More Pronounced’, Says IMF
by shayaanby shayaanIn brief A new IMF report has highlighted the “striking” scale of stablecoin adoption in Nigeria. The IMF warned that adoption sharpens …
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Regulation
Nigeria Senate Passes Bill to Regulate Crypto and Revive Textile Industry
by shayaanby shayaanOn June 9, 2026, the Nigerian Senate passed a bill seeking to establish a clear legal and regulatory framework for virtual assets, …
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Regulation
Central Bank of Nigeria Selects Six Entities for New Virtual Asset Pilot
by shayaanby shayaanThe Nigerian central bank has launched a pilot program to supervise anti‑money laundering and counter‑terrorism financing compliance among crypto and fintech firms. …
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Scams
LIBRA coin team explored Nigeria for meme coin launch before the Javier Milei scandal
by shayaanby shayaanThe team behind the LIBRA meme coin has allegedly explored launching a meme coin with members of Nigeria’s administration. Kelsier Ventures, the …
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Regulation
Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan goes public about his 8-month detention in Nigeria
by shayaanby shayaanIn an interview with Wired’s Andy Greenberg, Tigran Gambaryan detailed his protracted legal issue in the hands of the Nigerian government. The …
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), a law enforcement agency in Nigeria, busted a major crypto crime ring with hundreds of …
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Nigeria’s financial crimes watchdog has amended its lawsuit against Binance and one of its executives, accusing the exchange of laundering over $35 …