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Fintech startups in Nigeria lose access to gov’t KYC/AML verification tool
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13 April, 2021

Fintech startups in Nigeria lose access to gov’t KYC/AML verification tool

Nigerian fintech startups, including those in the digital currency sector, have been relying on the bank verification number (BVN) as...
Nigeria’s central bank didn’t ban digital currencies, official clarifies
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24 March, 2021

Nigeria’s central bank didn’t ban digital currencies, official clarifies

The central bank’s directive only applied to banks, prohibiting them from processing transactions related to digital currencies, an official said.
India to revive its proposal to ban Bitcoin, with fines for users: report
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17 March, 2021

India to revive its proposal to ban Bitcoin, with fines for users: report

Once it is passed by parliament, the bill will give residents a six-month grace period to liquidate all their digital...
Internet and Mobile Association of India says regulate, don’t ban digital currency
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14 March, 2021

Internet and Mobile Association of India says regulate, don’t ban digital currency

The Internet and Mobile Association of India has issued a plea to government not to ban digital currencies, but to...
Nigeria rewarding users of mainstream remittance channels to combat digital currency use
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13 March, 2021

Nigeria rewarding users of mainstream remittance channels to combat digital currency use

The Central Bank of Nigeria announced its “Naira 4 Dollar Scheme” recently, targeting diaspora remittances.
India won’t ban digital currencies: finance minister
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10 March, 2021

India won’t ban digital currencies: finance minister

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assured that despite reports of government hostility against the industry, it will take a measured approach.
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