CBN 否认加密货币禁令谣言，强调非法 Tether 监控

尼日利亚中央银行（CBN）否认发布指令，要求银行和金融机构识别并冻结与加密货币兑换交易相关的账户。 CBN 最初否认了这一报道，但后来又声称这些指控是虚假的，这引起了人们的困惑。该指令禁止受监管的金融机构参与加密货币交易并为加密货币交易所的支付提供便利，这与 2023 年 12 月解除的禁令相矛盾。

Central Bank of Nigeria Denies Directive to Restrict Cryptocurrency Transactions

尼日利亚中央银行否认限制加密货币交易的指令

Update: 11:45 AM UTC

更新：上午 11:45 世界标准时间

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has vehemently refuted a report alleging it issued a directive instructing banks and financial institutions to identify and restrict accounts associated with cryptocurrency transactions. The bank has categorically denied such a directive.

尼日利亚中央银行（CBN）强烈反驳了一份报告，称其发布了一项指令，指示银行和金融机构识别和限制与加密货币交易相关的账户。该银行断然否认了这一指令。

Initial Confusion and Clarification

最初的困惑和澄清

Initial reports emerged claiming the CBN had issued a circular requiring banks to identify individuals or entities engaging with cryptocurrency exchanges and to impose a six-month "Post No Debit" (PND) restriction on their accounts. This instruction would have prevented account holders from withdrawing funds or making payments using affected accounts.

最初的报道称，CBN 已发布通知，要求银行识别参与加密货币交易的个人或实体，并对他们的账户实施为期六个月的“无借记”(PND) 限制。该指令将阻止账户持有人使用受影响的账户提取资金或付款。

However, in a subsequent statement, the CBN clarified that the allegations were indeed false. The bank emphasized that it has not issued any such directive and will continue to monitor and regulate cryptocurrency activities in accordance with existing policies.

不过，CBN在随后的声明中澄清，这些指控确实是错误的。该银行强调，尚未发布任何此类指令，并将继续根据现有政策监控和规范加密货币活动。

Focus on Illegal Tether Transactions

关注非法 Tether 交易

The CBN has reiterated its stance on illegal cryptocurrency transactions, particularly those involving the stablecoin Tether (USDT) on unlicensed platforms. The bank has warned that it will take action against individuals or entities engaging in such activities, especially through peer-to-peer (P2P) methods.

CBN 重申了其对非法加密货币交易的立场，特别是在未经许可的平台上涉及稳定币 Tether (USDT) 的交易。该银行警告称，将对参与此类活动的个人或实体采取行动，特别是通过点对点（P2P）方式进行的活动。

Contradictory Circular Emerges

矛盾的通告出现

Amidst the confusion, an alleged circular from the CBN surfaced, stating that regulated financial institutions are prohibited from dealing in cryptocurrencies or facilitating payments for crypto exchanges. This contravenes an earlier ban lifted in December 2023, which allowed banks to process transactions for crypto exchanges.

在一片混乱中，一份据称来自 CBN 的通知浮出水面，称受监管的金融机构禁止从事加密货币交易或为加密货币交易所的支付提供便利。这违反了先前于 2023 年 12 月解除的禁令，该禁令允许银行处理加密货币交易所的交易。

CBN's Evolving Stance on Cryptocurrencies

CBN 对加密货币的立场不断变化

The CBN's position on cryptocurrencies has undergone significant shifts in recent years. In 2021, the bank imposed a comprehensive ban on banks engaging with digital currencies. However, in December 2023, it lifted the ban, acknowledging the growing global adoption of cryptocurrencies.

近年来，CBN 对加密货币的立场发生了重大转变。 2021年，该银行全面禁止银行参与数字货币。然而，2023 年 12 月，它解除了禁令，承认全球范围内越来越多地采用加密货币。

Government Scrutiny of Crypto Platforms

政府对加密平台的审查

Despite the lifting of the ban, the CBN remains cautious about cryptocurrency activities. The recent sharp devaluation of the naira and rising inflation have prompted the government to scrutinize platforms offering cryptocurrency services.

尽管禁令解除，CBN 对加密货币活动仍持谨慎态度。最近奈拉大幅贬值和通胀上升促使政府审查提供加密货币服务的平台。

Binance Under Pressure in Nigeria

币安在尼日利亚面临压力

Binance, a major global cryptocurrency exchange, has faced intense scrutiny in Nigeria. In 2023, the CBN raised concerns about "suspicious financial transactions" linked to Binance Nigeria, alleging that $26 billion had flowed through the platform from unidentified sources.

全球主要加密货币交易所币安在尼日利亚面临严格审查。 2023 年，CBN 对与币安尼日利亚相关的“可疑金融交易”表示担忧，声称有 260 亿美元从不明来源流经该平台。

Arrest and Extradition of Binance Executives

币安高管被捕和引渡

Tigran Gambaryan, a senior Binance executive based in the United States, was detained in Nigeria in connection with money laundering charges arising from meetings with Nigerian officials regarding Binance's regulatory compliance.

币安美国高级管理人员蒂格兰·甘巴扬 (Tigran Gambaryan) 在尼日利亚被拘留，原因是他与尼日利亚官员就币安监管合规问题进行了会面，并被指控洗钱。

Another Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, who also attended the meetings, escaped custody and fled to Kenya, where he is facing extradition proceedings.

币安的另一位高管纳迪姆·安贾瓦拉 (Nadeem Anjarwalla) 也参加了这些会议，他逃脱拘留并逃往肯尼亚，目前正在肯尼亚面临引渡程序。

Conclusion

结论

The Central Bank of Nigeria has firmly denied issuing any directive to restrict cryptocurrency transactions. The bank continues to monitor and regulate cryptocurrency activities, while emphasizing its commitment to combating illegal transactions and ensuring the stability of the financial system.

尼日利亚中央银行坚决否认发布任何限制加密货币交易的指令。该银行继续监控和监管加密货币活动，同时强调其致力于打击非法交易并确保金融体系的稳定。