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CRYPTO: CBN directs banks to shutdown all accounts

by Sodiq Lawal Chocomilo
February 5, 2021
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Deposit Money Banks (DMBs), Other Financial Institutions (OFIs) and Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) local financial institutions have been directed by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN against having any transactions in crypto or facilitating payments for crypto exchanges.

This was disclosed by the apex bank in a letter forwarded to all DMBs, OFIs and NBFIs. The regulator noted that “breaches of this directive will attract severe regulatory sanctions.”

The circular signed by Director of Banking Supervision, Bello Hassan stated:” The CBN circular of January 12, 2017 refFPRIDIRGENT R/06/010 which DMBs, NBFIs and OFIs and members of the public on the risks associated with transactions in crypto currency refers.

“Further to other regulatory directive on the subject, the bank hereby wishes to remind regulated institutions that dealing in crypto currencies or facilitating payment from cryptocurrency exchanges is prohibited.

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“Accordingly, or DMBs, OFIs, NBFIs, are advised to identify persons and /or entities transacting in or operating crypto currency exchanges within their system and ensure that such accounts are closed immediately.”

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