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Nigeria's new digital economy rules leave gaps in crypto regulation – financial law expert explains

Published

4 August 2026

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regulatory

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Fintech

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Nigeria

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Read at theconversation.com

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Fusion42 · 2 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Nigeria's 2026 executive order aims to harmonise digital economy regulation but leaves gaps in crypto oversight, causing regulatory confusion and enabling fraud in crypto markets.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You cannot rely on Nigeria's new digital rules to shield you fully from regulatory risk in crypto fintech. Regulatory gaps mean your licensing and market access could be inconsistent, so push now for clearer frameworks or consider cross-border alternatives.

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1 source · 4 Aug 2026

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