Crypto
Nigeria's Cryptocurrency Market Surpasses $400 Million, SEC Director General
Emomotimi Agama, the Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria, has revealed that the country’s cryptocurrency market has exceeded $400 million in value. This significant achievement highlights the rapid expansion and growing adoption of digital currencies in Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy.
During a recent fintech conference in Abuja, Agama emphasized the increasing interest in cryptocurrencies among Nigerians, especially the youth. “Nigeria’s cryptocurrency market has experienced remarkable growth, now valued at over $400 million. This surge is a testament to the enthusiasm of our young population and their growing trust in digital financial systems,” Agama remarked.
Agama attributed this market growth to several key factors, including widespread mobile technology use, high internet penetration, and the entrepreneurial spirit among Nigerians. He noted that many are turning to cryptocurrencies for financial inclusion and as a way to navigate traditional banking challenges.
Despite celebrating this growth, Agama stressed the need for regulation to ensure market stability and security. “As we witness this impressive market expansion, it is essential to establish a robust regulatory framework that protects investors and maintains market integrity. The SEC is committed to developing policies that
The Nigerian cryptocurrency community has responded positively to the SEC’s commitment to regulation, recognizing the need for clear guidelines to prevent fraud and enhance market integrity. Major exchanges operating in Nigeria, such as Binance, Luno, BuyCoins, and Quidax, have been collaborating with regulators and implementing best practices to ensure compliance and protect users.
As the SEC continues to develop and refine its regulatory approach, stakeholders in the crypto industry are hopeful that the resulting framework will support the sector’s growth while safeguarding investor interests. The coming months are expected to be pivotal as regulators and industry players work together to shape the future of Nigeria’s burgeoning cryptocurrency market.
With the market’s value now exceeding $400 million, Nigeria stands at the forefront of cryptocurrency adoption in Africa, poised to leverage digital innovation for economic advancement and financial inclusion.
Financially Settled Ether (“FET”) Futures
| Vendor | Front Month | M25 Contract |
|---|---|---|
| Activ Financial / Options Technology | FET/*.CF | FET/25M.CF |
| BarChart | Y9*0 | Y9M5 |
| Bloomberg | FET = FTEA Curncy | FET = FTEA Curncy |
| CQG | FET? | FETM25 |
| DevExperts | /FETM25:XCBF | /FETM25:XCBF |
| DTN IQ | @FET | @FETM25 |
| DTN ProphetX | @FET | @FETM25 |
| Factset | FET.1-USA | FETM25-USA, FETM25-CBF |
| Interactive Data / ICE | F2:FET1C | F2:FETM25 |
| LiveVol | N/A | FETM25 |
| Morningstar | FET0Y | FETM25 |
| PICO | FET/M5 June 2025 | FET/M5 June 2025 |
| Silexx | N/A | FET/M25 |
| Six-Group | FET | FET5M or FETM5 |
| TradeStation | FETM25 | FETM25 |
| Trading Technologies | FET Jun25 | FET Jun25 |
Financially Settled Bitcoin (“FBT”) Futures
| Vendor | Front Month | M25 Contract |
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| Activ Financial / Options Technology | FBT/*.CF | FBT/25M.CF |
| BarChart | Y7*0 | Y7M5 |
| Bloomberg | FBT = FXBA Curncy | FBT = FXBA Curncy |
| CQG | FBT? | FBTM25 |
| DevExperts | /FBTM25:XCBF | /FBTM25:XCBF |
| DTN IQ | @FBT | @FBTM25 |
| DTN ProphetX | @FBT | @FBTM25 |
| Factset | FBTC.1-USA | FBTCM25-USA, FBTCM25-CBF |
| Interactive Data / ICE | F2:FBT1C | F2:FBTM25 |
| LiveVol | N/A | FBTM25 |
| Morningstar | FBT0Y | FBTM25 |
| PICO | FBT/M5 June 2025 | FBT/M5 June 2025 |
| Silexx | N/A | FBT/M25 |
| Six-Group | FBT | FBT5M or FBT5M |
| TradeStation | FBTM25 | FBTM25 |
| Trading Technologies | FBT Jun25 | FBT Jun25 |
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