Nigeria was among the largest peer-to-peer bitcoin markets in the world, driven by currency controls and remittance costs. Trading moved to peer-to-peer channels rather than stopping, and the restriction was lifted in December 2023.
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Nigeria orders banks to close crypto accounts
The central bank directed financial institutions to identify and close accounts tied to cryptocurrency exchanges.
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