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Nigerian BICCoN calls for crypto exchanges round table with SEC chief amid crackdown
- Recently, crypto exchanges like Binance have found themselves under serious scrutiny in Nigeria
- The BICCoN-led initiative for a meeting between the SEC chief and crypto exchanges reflects a commitment to fostering a conducive crypto environment.
- The outcome of the discussions holds the potential to shape the future trajectory of crypto regulation in Nigeria.
Nigeria’s cryptocurrency landscape is witnessing a flurry of activity as regulatory discussions heat up. Amidst crackdowns by the Nigerian Central Bank (CBN) on crypto transactions, the Blockchain Industry Coordinating Committee of Nigeria (BICCoN) has called for a pivotal meeting between the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) chief and local and international crypto exchanges.
Regulatory dialogue fuels hope for crypto exchanges
Despite efforts to promote regulatory clarity, Nigeria’s crypto space faces contradictions and challenges amid recent actions by the Nigerian Central Bank including crackdowns on crypto transactions and probes into cryptocurrency usage. Moreover, telecommunications providers have been compelled to block local crypto users from accessing various crypto exchanges’ websites.
Also, in 2022, the SEC introduced new crypto rules, including a substantial hike in registration fees for crypto exchanges, sparking criticism, particularly due to the potential disadvantage to local entities.
The meeting, slated for May 6, aims to address the regulatory challenges and seek consensus on the country’s crypto status. It signals a potential turning point in Nigeria’s crypto regulatory landscape after a period of intense crackdown on cryptocurrency activities in the country.
Dr. Emomotimi Agama, the newly appointed SEC Director General, has extended invitations to industry players, including Blockchain Nigeria User Group (BNUG), Cryptographic Development Initiative in Nigeria (CDIN), Digital Currency Consortium (DCC), and Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN).
If fruitful the meeting will foster collaborative efforts in navigating regulatory challenges and unlocking opportunities for growth within Nigeria’s crypto ecosystem.
With diverse perspectives being brought to the table, there is optimism that the meeting could spark positive changes benefiting all crypto stakeholders in Nigeria and on the international stage.
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Dutch police arrest suspect in $30 million ZKasino scam
- Dutch police arrested a 26-year-old man on April 29.
- The arrest is connected to the ZKasino crypto gambling scam that involves over $30 million.
- Police have seized 11.4 million euros ($12.2 million) in crypto and other assets from the suspect.
Dutch police have arrested a 26-year-old man amid a law enforcement investigation around ZKasino. The crypto project is allegedly a crypto gambling scam involving more than $30 million.
ZKasino scam suspect arrested
According to the Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD), authorities detained the individual on April 29, on suspicion of fraud, embezzlement and money laundering. The arrest comes after an outcry from the public in the wake of suspicious activities around the ZKasino platform.
Dutch authorities have seized more than 11.4 million euros ($12.2 million) in crypto assets, real estate and a luxury car from the suspect, FIOD announced on May 3.
Scrutiny on ZKasino increased in mid-April after multiple crypto exchanges and platforms, including Ape Terminal, halted listing of the project’s token amid scam allegations.
FIOD says a criminal investigation into ZKasino launched on April 25.
The probe into the crypto gambling platform revolves around a potential rug pull, with over $30 million invested by people from across the world. Investors were led to believe they would receive returns on their money within 30 days.
Zkasino raised 10,515 ETH from investors in March. Ahead of its launch, ZKasino attracted over 10,000 participants to its $ZKAS token bridge.
However, red flags hit when the team moved all of the ETH to a Lido staking account and changed wording content on its website. Despite widespread condemnation, with security analysts pointing to a potential rug pull, the ZKasino team called these FUD and alleged the project’s launch would go live.
According to FIOD, the suspect will be detained for fourteen days to allow for further investigations.
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