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Headline : Nigerians left in shock as CBN, FG clamp down on crypto market

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A growing number of Nigerian residents are raising concerns following clampdown on crypto assets via the financial industry

Following the classification of cryptocurrency trading as a national security issue by Nigeriaโ€™s National Security Adviser (NSA), at least four fintech startups operating in the countryโ€”Opay, Moniepoint, Paga, and Palmpayโ€”will block the accounts of customers engaging in cryptocurrency transactions and report those transactions to law enforcement agencies.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) barred prominent fintech companies, including Kuda, Opay, PalmPay, and Moniepoint, from accepting new clients last week.

The apex bankโ€™s action was related to a continuous assessment of the fintech companiesโ€™ Know-Your-Customer procedures. These companies have been under investigation in recent months due to worries about money laundering and financing of terrorism.

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