Nigerian Crypto Boom Resurrected? SEC Embraces Innovation With New Rules

Nigerian Crypto Boom Resurrected? SEC Embraces Innovation With New Rules

Nigeria’s once frosty relationship with crypto appears to be entering a cautious thaw. Emomotimi Agama, Director-General of the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), recently made comments suggesting a shift away from the government’s hardline stance against digital assets. Related Reading: More Than A Laugh: What’s Driving The Insane Growth Of Memecoins In 2024? This […]


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