What to know:
- KuCoin has been selected as the only global exchange to participate in the crypto supervisory pilot launched by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
- The pilot program marks a major shift in Nigeria’s approach to crypto regulation.
KuCoin has been selected as the only global exchange to join Nigeria’s cryptocurrency supervisory operation launched by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
The cryptocurrency pilot program is designed to improve how digital asset companies are monitored and regulated in Nigeria. It mainly focuses on reducing financial crimes and also strengthening compliance across the crypto sector.
Source: Kucoin
The initiative was introduced by the Central Bank as part of a broader effort to tighten the activities carried out by the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) while still showing much support to crypto companies based in the country.
Over the years Nigeria has grown to be one of the fastest-growing crypto markets in the world, and regulators are now taking a more structured approach to supervision.
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Under this new pilot introduced, all participating firms will work closely with regulators through ongoing discussions and data reporting. They will also be required to improve some key compliance areas like governance, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and the implementation of cross-border transaction rules like the Travel Rule.
KuCoin’s inclusion in the new pilot program shows its growing focus on global compliance. The company said it sees the initiative as an opportunity to improve transparency, strengthen risk management systems, and more importantly, align better with regulatory expectations in the emerging markets.
Strengthening Crypto Oversight in Nigeria
One of the most important things about the new pilot program is that it reflects a shift in Nigeria’s regulatory stance toward crypto assets. Instead of limiting crypto activity, the authorities are now focusing on understanding how these platforms operate and how they can manage risks for investors effectively.
This approach aligns with global standards set by the Financial Action Task Force, especially in areas like Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (CFT). By working directly with companies like KuCoin, regulators aim to build a safer and more transparent digital asset ecosystem.
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