The Business NG - August 30, 2024

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SEC Grants Legal Status to Quidax and Busha as Crypto Exchanges in Nigeria



The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted Approval-in-Principle to Quidax and Busha, recognizing them as legally authorized crypto trading platforms in the country. This move is a significant step towards regulating the cryptocurrency market in Nigeria.

The two exchanges were approved under the Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Program (ARIP) of the Commission. Additionally, four other companies have been admitted to test their models and technology under the Regulatory Incubation (RI) Program. These companies are Trovotech Ltd, Wrapped CBDC Ltd, Dream City Capital, and (link unavailable) Ltd.

The SEC emphasized that only approved digital exchanges and platforms are legally authorized to carry out crypto trading in Nigeria. The Commission warned the public to refrain from dealing with illegal operators and advised investors to confirm the legitimacy of entities providing investment services.

This development is a positive step towards regulating the cryptocurrency market in Nigeria, which is expected to hit $52.5 million in 2028. The SEC's move is seen as a response to the growing demand for cryptocurrency trading in the country, despite the initial negative posture of the Nigerian authorities.