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Nigeria’s SEC chief sees cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as a solution for millions without bank accounts, offering digital wallets instead. He highlights crypto’s potential to make international money transfers cheaper for Nigerians abroad. Challenges include unclear rules and security risks, prompting calls for better regulations and financial education. Nigeria’s SEC Chief Sees Crypto as Solution for Financial Access Nigeria‘s top financial regulator is becoming more open to cryptocurrencies. Emomotimi Agama, the leader of Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), recently talked about how digital currencies like Bitcoin could assist millions of Nigerians who don’t have bank accounts. At a recent conference, Agama shared some eye-opening facts about crypto use in Nigeria. He said that about one-third of Nigerians already use or own cryptocurrencies.  That’s a lot of people! He also predicted that by 2028, Nigeria’s crypto market could be worth $52.5 million. Right now, it’s valued at over $400 million. But why is this important? Well, Nigeria has a big problem: more than 38 million adults don’t have bank accounts.  That’s where crypto comes in. Agama thinks cryptocurrencies could be a turning point for these people. “Some people don’t have bank accounts, but they have wallets,” he said, referring to digital wallets used for crypto. Crypto Offers Cheaper Money Transfers for Nigerians One of the biggest benefits Agama pointed out is how crypto could help Nigerians living abroad send money back home. Currently, it can be expensive to send money internationally.  But with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, it could become much cheaper and easier. This is a big deal because Nigeria gets a lot of money from citizens working in other countries. However, Agama isn’t ignoring the challenges that come with crypto. He mentioned problems like unclear rules, security risks, and the need for better financial education.  He believes that for crypto…

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