尼日利亞加密貨幣行業領導者對監管真空發出警報

尼日利亞區塊鏈技術協會（SiBAN）的利益相關者將點對點（P2P）加密貨幣交易的興起歸因於缺乏監管。 SiBAN 總裁 Obinna Iwuno 強調需要進行監管以防止犯罪化並促進產業發展。由於缺乏監管，該行業很容易受到破壞經濟和操縱外匯匯率的指控。 SiBAN 呼籲利害關係人合作，改變圍繞加密貨幣的負面敘述，並在受監管的框架下展示其經濟發展的潛力。

Nigeria's Crypto Industry Leaders Sound Alarm Over Lack of Regulation

尼日利亞加密貨幣行業領導者對缺乏監管發出警報

Amidst growing concerns over the potential for a ban on peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency trading in Nigeria, the Nigerian chapter of the Blockchain Technology Association (SiBAN) has vehemently criticized the government's lack of regulatory oversight.

隨著人們越來越擔心尼日利亞可能禁止點對點（P2P）加密貨幣交易，區塊鏈技術協會（SiBAN）尼日利亞分會強烈批評政府缺乏監管。

SiBAN President, Obinna Iwuno, emphatically stated that the absence of regulation has directly contributed to the proliferation of P2P crypto trading platforms in the country. He highlighted that had the government taken a proactive approach to regulating the industry, a significant portion of Nigerian crypto traders would have opted for regulated exchanges instead of the decentralized P2P platforms.

SiBAN 總裁 Obinna Iwuno 強調，監管的缺失直接導致了 P2P 加密貨幣交易平台在該國的激增。他強調，如果政府採取積極主動的方法來監管該行業，很大一部分尼日利亞加密貨幣交易者將選擇受監管的交易所，而不是去中心化的 P2P 平台。

Iwuno expressed grave concern that the government's ongoing crackdown on crypto trading could escalate into criminalization if immediate action is not taken to educate policymakers about the potential benefits of the technology. He emphasized the imperative for industry stakeholders to collectively voice their concerns and dispel the false narrative that cryptocurrencies are fueling economic sabotage and manipulating foreign exchange rates.

Iwuno 表示嚴重擔憂，如果不立即採取行動讓政策制定者了解該技術的潛在好處，政府對加密貨幣交易的持續打擊可能會升級為刑事定罪。他強調，產業利害關係人必須集體表達他們的擔憂，並消除加密貨幣正在助長經濟破壞和操縱外匯匯率的錯誤說法。

"We, as an industry, urgently need regulation," said Iwuno. "Regulation would empower us far more than an unregulated sector. The reason P2P trading is facing scrutiny today is precisely because of the lack of regulation. If we had a properly regulated ecosystem, P2P platforms would not have experienced such a surge in popularity. Everyone would have conducted their transactions through regulated exchanges, and we wouldn't have this issue."

「作為一個行業，我們迫切需要監管，」岩野說。 「監管比不受監管的產業帶給我們的力量大得多。今天P2P交易之所以受到審查，正是因為缺乏監管。如果我們有一個適當監管的生態系統，P2P平台就不會經歷如此受歡迎的激增。

Iwuno stressed that the crypto industry is not complicit in the alleged economic sabotage and currency manipulation, and that the accusations against the industry are unfounded and damaging. He urged industry stakeholders to collaborate in presenting a unified message to the government, emphasizing the potential of blockchain technology to drive economic development and wealth creation.

Iwuno強調，加密貨幣產業並未參與所謂的經濟破壞和貨幣操縱，並且針對該產業的指控毫無根據且具有破壞性。他敦促產業利益相關者合作，向政府傳達統一的訊息，強調區塊鏈技術推動經濟發展和財富創造的潛力。

"It is imperative that we take immediate steps to change the negative narrative surrounding our industry," said Iwuno. "The government's perception of the crypto industry is grossly distorted. We want to establish a constructive relationship with the government because when we operate within a regulated framework, we can harness the power of this technology for the betterment of the economy."

「我們必須立即採取措施，改變圍繞我們行業的負面言論，」井野說。 “政府對加密行業的看法嚴重扭曲。我們希望與政府建立建設性的關係，因為當我們在受監管的框架內運營時，我們可以利用這項技術的力量來改善經濟。”

"If we fail to address these concerns decisively, the consequences could be severe. We don't want to wake up one morning to find that cryptocurrency trading has been criminalized and deemed illegal," warned Iwuno.

「如果我們不能果斷地解決這些問題，後果可能會很嚴重。我們不想有一天早上醒來發現加密貨幣交易已被定罪並被視為非法，」Iwuno 警告。

The concerns raised by SiBAN stem from the recent actions taken by the Nigerian government against cryptocurrency trading. The National Security Adviser (NSA) recently declared cryptocurrency trading a national security issue, prompting the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to order four major fintech companies—Opay, Moniepoint, Paga, and Palmpay—to terminate the accounts of customers engaging in crypto transactions.

SiBAN 引發的擔憂源於奈及利亞政府最近針對加密貨幣交易採取的行動。國家安全顧問 (NSA) 最近宣布加密貨幣交易構成國家安全問題，促使尼日利亞中央銀行 (CBN) 命令四家主要金融科技公司——Opay、Moniepoint、Paga 和 Palmpay——終止從事加密貨幣交易的客戶帳戶交易。

Subsequently, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) obtained a court order to freeze over 1,146 bank accounts linked to individuals and businesses suspected of illicit foreign exchange dealings, many of whom were engaged in cryptocurrency-related activities.

隨後，經濟和金融犯罪委員會 (EFCC) 獲得法院命令，凍結超過 1,146 個與涉嫌非法外匯交易的個人和企業有關的銀行帳戶，其中許多人從事加密貨幣相關活動。

These measures have sent shockwaves through the Nigerian crypto community, raising fears that a complete ban on crypto trading may be imminent. However, SiBAN remains resolute in its belief that constructive dialogue and regulatory clarity are the keys to unlocking the full potential of blockchain technology in Nigeria.

這些措施在尼日利亞加密貨幣社群中引起了衝擊，引發了人們對全面禁止加密貨幣交易可能即將到來的擔憂。然而，SiBAN 仍然堅信，建設性對話和監管明確性是釋放尼日利亞區塊鏈技術全部潛力的關鍵。

Conclusion

結論

The Nigerian crypto industry stands at a crossroads. The government's crackdown on unregulated trading has cast a shadow over the future of the sector, but it has also created an opportunity for the industry to come together and advocate for a balanced, forward-looking regulatory framework.

尼日利亞加密貨幣產業正處於十字路口。政府對不受監管的交易的打擊給該行業的未來蒙上了一層陰影，但也為該行業創造了一個聚集在一起並倡導平衡、前瞻性監管框架的機會。

The onus is now on SiBAN and other industry stakeholders to engage with policymakers, dispel misconceptions, and demonstrate the immense potential of blockchain technology to contribute to Nigeria's economic progress. Only through meaningful dialogue and collaborative effort can the industry chart a sustainable path forward, one that fosters innovation, protects consumers, and harnesses the transformative power of digital assets.

SiBAN 和其他行業利益相關者現在有責任與政策制定者接觸，消除誤解，並展示區塊鏈技術為尼日利亞經濟進步做出貢獻的巨大潛力。只有透過有意義的對話和協作，該行業才能製定一條可持續的前進道路，促進創新、保護消費者並利用數位資產的變革力量。