Cryptocurrency Q&A Why did the CBN ban crypto transactions in 2021?

Why did the CBN ban crypto transactions in 2021?

Martina Martina Fri Nov 22 2024 | 6 answers 1843
In 2021, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a directive prohibiting banks and other financial institutions from facilitating crypto-related transactions, citing concerns over the potential risks such as fraud, money laundering, and the impact on the country's financial stability. Why did the CBN ban crypto transactions in 2021?

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SamuraiCourage SamuraiCourage Sat Nov 23 2024
To mitigate these risks, the CBN issued a circular that prohibited Nigerian banks from allowing bank accounts to be directly tied to crypto transactions.

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Silvia Silvia Sat Nov 23 2024
In February 2021, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) took action to address the regulatory vacuum in the cryptocurrency sector.

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BitcoinWizardry BitcoinWizardry Sat Nov 23 2024
This circular was widely known and caused significant impact on the local crypto market.

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Daniela Daniela Sat Nov 23 2024
The CBN was concerned about the lack of consumer protection measures in the crypto market.

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DongdaemunTrendsetting DongdaemunTrendsetting Sat Nov 23 2024
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