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Allowed and Unallowed Bitcoin Models in Nigeria
by
Kelvin9ce
on 05/06/2025, 00:25:09 UTC
⭐ Merited by 1miau (1)
Allowed Models

Personal ownership & trading
P2P transactions
Regulated exchanges (VASPs)
Using BTC for remittance/investment
Direct crypto bank integration


Un-Allowed Models

Banks offering crypto services - Restricted CBN eased the ban slightly in 2023 but still keeps an eye closely).
Bitcoin as legal tender  - Naira is the only legal tender in Nigeria
Unlicensed crypto firms -  Illegal   Must register with SEC to operate legally.
Ponzi schemes or fake mining investments - Any bitcoin scams in Nigeria will be prosecuted.