Aisha Slams FG, CBN Over Banning Of Cryptocurrency
NewsOne Nigeria had reported earlier that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directed banks to close accounts of persons or entities involved in cryptocurrency transactions within their systems. This online news platform understands that the development was disclosed in a circular released to deposit money banks (DMBs), non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), and othe r financial institutions (OFIs) on Friday, February 5, 2021. “Further to earlier regulatory directives on the subject, the bank hereby wishes to remind regulated institutions that dealing in cryptocurrencies or facilitating payments for cryptocurrency exchanges is prohibited, ” the circular signed by Bello Hassan, director for banking supervision, and Musa Jimoh, director of the payment system management department, read. “Accordingly, all DMBs, NBFIs and OFIs are directed to identify persons and/or entities transacting in or operating cryptocurrency exchanges within their systems and e...
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