Nigerian SEC Announces New Rules Governing Issuance of Digital Assets
The Nigerian securities regulator has announced new rules that govern the issuing of digital assets. The new rules also include registration requirements for platforms that offer digital assets. Initial Assessment Filing The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced new rules that govern the issuing of digital assets as securities. The regulations also include rules on the registration requirements for digital assets offering platforms (DAOPs). Virtual asset service providers (VASPs) and digital assets exchanges are covered in the new set of rules that were recently....
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Uzbekistan Loosens Restrictions on Domestic Crypto Trading
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The Nigerian blockchain and crypto advocacy group, the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association in Nigeria (SIBAN) recently announced the introduction of a code of conduct for Nigerian virtual assets service providers. The code of conduct, which was initiated by the office of the President of Nigeria, applies to all Nigerian VASPs.
Making the Nigerian Blockchain Industry a Safe Space
The Nigerian blockchain group, the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association in Nigeria (SIBAN) has introduced what it called a code of conduct for virtual asset service providers....