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Nigeria’s SEC-Crypto License

In May 2022, Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission introduced a robust regulatory framework for virtual asset service providers, including digital asset exchanges. The framework required compliance with various laws and…

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Nigerian Central Bank Disavows Letter Directing Banks to Sever Ties With Crypto Exchanges

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disavowed a letter that allegedly instructed financial institutions to sever ties with four global cryptocurrency exchanges. The central bank stated that the letter…

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Binance Executive’s Legal Battle in Nigeria Hits Another Roadblock as Appeal Stalls

Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan remained entangled in a legal battle with Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with his bail application hearing being postponed yet again. The Federal High…

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Nigeria Slams Binance With Tax Evasion Charges as Detained Exec Escapes: Report

The Nigerian government has slammed the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, with four counts of tax evasion charges as the saga between the entities deepens. According to a report from…

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