Despite Implicit Ban, Nigeria Rules Crypto as Securities; Can It Stand?
In February last year, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sparked widespread criticism after it ordered commercial banks in the country to close down accounts of cryptocurrency traders in the country.
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