License us before you tax us—Nigerian digital asset community
Despite issuing two preliminary VASP licenses a year ago, the Nigerian SEC has stalled on the rest, and…
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Nigeria embraces stablecoins; HK caps stablecoin licenses
Nigeria’s SEC says it’s open to compliant stablecoins to underpin Africa’s financial revolution, as HK says most license…
Nigeria’s SEC: We’re in no rush to issue new licenses
After approving two exchanges in 2024, the SEC says it needs to do “level three” due diligence before…
Nigeria’s new bill classifies digital assets as securities
President Tinubu signed the ISA 2024 into law, giving the SEC authority over digital currencies and enabling trading…
Nigeria’s SEC vows to crack down on unlicensed exchanges
The securities regulator’s warning comes days after licensing Nigeria’s first two exchanges amid a court order to freeze…
Nigeria licenses its first digital asset exchanges
Nigeria’s securities regulator has issued in-principle approval to Quidax and Busha Digital to ensure it “remains competitive and…
Nigeria’s SEC to issue first VASP license this month: report
SEC Chair Emomotimi Agama says that he is committed to “supporting the youth” by regulating a digital asset…
Nigerians demand clear digital asset regulations
Industry leaders, startup founders and the country’s Minister of Finance have joined calls for the country’s securities regulator…
Nigeria demands VASPs have local offices, CEO
Nigeria’s SEC has given VASPs 30 days to register, and among the requirements is for the CEO or…
Nigerian lawmakers push for digital asset regulation to boost struggling economy
Lawmakers who screened the newly appointed Securities and Exchange Commission head called on the agency to regulate the…