Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commissionstated that Binance’s services in the country are illegal.
The crypto industry has been going through tough times lately. Crypto moneyexchanges BinanceAnd coinbasehas already entered the radar of US regulators. SECrecently filed a lawsuit against Binance and Coinbase.
In these turbulent days, even from Nigeria, A blow to Binance. Nigeria‘s securities regulator has announced that Binance is operating illegally in the country.
Nigerian Regulator Targets Binance
Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission announced that Binance Nigeria Limited is not registered and has not passed audit. Nigeria’s regulator has identified Binance as illegal, failing to take the necessary legal processes.
According to a report by Bloomberg, Binance, Nigeria entered the editor’s radar. Regulatory agency, the public of the investing country BinanceHe stated that doing business with him would be his own responsibility.
although Nigeria Although the use of cryptocurrencies is banned in , Binance’s hegemony continues. In Africa’s most populous country, Binance is the platform that investors turn to to trade crypto.
The Nigerian regulator, who is not behind the US regulators, pointed out that Binance has not passed the required registration processes and audits. Stating that Binance provides illegal services in the country Nigerian editordemanded that Binance immediately stop soliciting investments from Nigerians.
Moreover, Nigeriaeditor, Binance , and other crypto exchanges in the country, giving the message that it can do more transactions. The regulatory body, which shares its views on the subject, he said;
Nigerian investors are warned that investing in crypto assets is extremely risky and can result in a complete loss of their investment.