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CRYPTOCURRENCYCBN explains why it banned banks from dealing with Cryptocurrencies
The CBN explained in detail its directive to banks to desist from transacting in and with entities dealing in cryptocurrencies.

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The Central Bank of Nigeria, in a press release dated, the 7th of February 2021 has explained in detail the reason for its directive to Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) and other financial institutions to desist from transacting in and with entities dealing in cryptocurrencies.

Issuing a press statement, the CBN said it felt the need to provide further justifications about its position to the general public.

The press statement began with the CBN detailing the nature of cryptocurrencies stating that “Cryptography is a method of encrypting and hiding codes that prevent oversight, accountability, and regulation. While there are a number of cryptocurrencies now in circulation, Bitcoin was the first to be introduced in 2009, and now accounts for about 68 percent of all cryptocurrencies.”