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Nigeria Legalises Crypto by Decree
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- Tue, Jul 28LatestUnverified — not yet reviewed
Nigeria's Growing Crypto Market Pushes Toward Formal Federal Regulation
Nigeria's cryptocurrency market has grown to a scale that analysts and observers say makes federal regulatory inaction no longer tenable, adding pressure to the formal regulatory blueprint the government is developing. The shift carries major implications for exchanges and crypto-fintech founders operating in Africa's largest economy.
- Mon, Jul 27Unverified — not yet reviewed
Nigeria Formalises Strategic Pivot From Crypto Ban to Regulatory Blueprint
Nigeria is formalising a strategic shift from its earlier cryptocurrency ban toward a structured regulatory blueprint for virtual assets. The pivot, following President Tinubu's recent executive order, carries significant implications for fintech builders and digital-asset investors operating across the continent.
- Sat, Jul 25Unverified — not yet reviewed
Tinubu Signs Executive Order Opening Nigeria to Cryptocurrency and Stablecoins
President Tinubu has signed an executive order reshaping Nigeria's digital-asset regulatory framework, formally opening Africa's largest economy to cryptocurrency and stablecoins. The order directly affects the operating environment for crypto exchanges, fintech startups, and virtual-asset service providers in Nigeria.