In a surprising move, cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced the discontinuation of all services associated with the Nigerian local fiat currency, Naira (NGN). This decision, which comes amidst allegations from the Nigerian government, has left many Nigerian users in limbo.
Binance’s decision to discontinue NGN-related services, including deposits, withdrawals, conversions, spot trading, P2P, Auto-invest, and Binance Pay, has created uncertainty among its Nigerian users. The abrupt halt of NGN deposits and the impending closure of all open NGN spot trading pairs have caught many off guard.
Users have been given a deadline of Mar. 8 to withdraw their NGN assets before Binance automatically converts the remaining balance to USDT at a fixed rate. This conversion rate of 1 USDT for $1,515.13, based on the average closing price over the last seven days, has raised concerns among users about potential losses.
The decision to cease NGN services can be attributed to the ongoing issues between Binance and the Nigerian government. Accusations of exacerbating Nigeria’s foreign exchange challenges and usurping the Central Bank of Nigeria’s role have led to a crackdown on the exchange. This includes detaining staff members and seizing passports, as well as reports of a possible $10 billion fine.
Despite the allegations and government actions, Binance has not provided an official reason for discontinuing NGN services. The lack of transparency and communication from the exchange has left many Nigerian users wondering about the future of their assets and investments on the platform.
Binance’s decision to discontinue all services associated with the Nigerian local fiat currency, Naira, has created chaos and uncertainty among its users. The government crackdown and allegations against the exchange have further complicated the situation. As Nigerian users navigate the implications of this decision, the future relationship between Binance and the Nigerian government remains unclear.
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