Central Bank of Nigeria
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Central Bank of Nigeria Fines United Bank for Violating Cryptocurrency Regulations
It is reported that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) imposed a fine of 200 million naira (about 433000 US dollars) on United Bank (UBN) because the bank violated the country\’s reg
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The number of eNaira wallets in Nigeria has reached 13 million, with a 63% increase in transaction value during the year
It is reported that due to a shortage of cash, Nigerians are turning to the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC). The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, told reporters at a news conference that since October last year, the number of eNaira wallets has increased more than 12 times to 13 million, and this year’s transaction value has increased 63% to 22 billion naira (US $48 million). The country’s CBDC was launched in October 2021. (Bloomberg) Interpretation of this information: The rise in the number…