The Central of Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) has sent out a directive shutting down cryptocurrency exchange bank accounts, according to multiple online reports.
According to a letter which surfaced online, the CBN earlier today urged banks to identify and close the bank account of people trading in cryptocurrency.
The letter reads;
LETTER TO ALL DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS, NON-BANK FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
The Central of Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) circular of January 12, 2017 ref FPR/DIR/GEN/C1R,06/010 which cautioned Deposit Money Banks (DMBs), Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs), Other Financial Institutions (OFIs) and members of the pubic so the risk associated with transactions In crypto currency refers.
Father to earlier regulatory directives on the subject, the Bank hereby wishes to remind regulated institutions that dealing in crypto curencies or facilitating payments for cryptocurrency exchanges is prohibited. Accordingly, all DMBs.
NBFIs and OFIs are directed to identify persons and/or entities transacting in or operating crypto currency exchanges within tier systemsand ensure that such accounts are closed immediately. Please note that breaches of this directive will attract severe regulatory sanctions. This letter is with immediate effect.”
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Worst move ever
this country issa joke
this our government sha
very soon police will start arresting people with any of the crypto trading apps On their phone! useless and nonsense idea
other countries are moving forward but Nigeria 😩
how are you all sure this shot is true?
I have been waiting for CBN to ban crypto since😁😂
Wahala be like bicycle
how can a country be so comfortable with hardship?
How can you ban crypto transactions in 2021 !! A currency that’s growing our economy little by little.People are making money legitimately.Doubling their money and taking care of their families with it!They just want us to suffer! Our government hates progress!! It’s saddening💔
Nigeria moving backward fa!!! sense no dey this talk
banning crypto will never increase the value of naira
how is crypto government problem now?
FG banning Crypto is another proof this country is designed to make people poor
useless country! blame Buhari’s govt