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Decoding Nigeria’s crypto shift and transforming diaspora cash into capital {Business Africa}

Nigeria’s new Virtual Asset Council could reshape Africa’s digital economy and transform cross-border payments and how Africa’s $100 billion diaspora remittances could move from family support to long-term investment.

Africanews By AfricaNews Captured Aug 6, 2026, 5:04 PM
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Nigeria is taking significant steps to bring greater structure and oversight to Africa's rapidly expanding cryptocurrency market.

A proposed regulatory framework aims to increase transparency, strengthen investor confidence, and create an environment where innovation can flourish while ensuring consumer protection.

The move is expected to support the continued growth of digital assets across the continent, particularly by improving the efficiency of cross-border payments—an area where blockchain technology has already demonstrated considerable potential.

For businesses and individuals alike, faster and more affordable international transactions could unlock new opportunities for trade and financial inclusion.

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