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by BSCN
January 5, 2024
The cNGN stablecoin is envisioned as a catalyst for revolutionizing financial transactions, offering a secure and compliant approach to digital currency interactions.
The Africa Stablecoin Consortium (ASC), a collaboration of Nigerian financial institutions, fintechs, and blockchain experts, has announced the imminent launch of the compliant Nigeria Naira (cNGN) stablecoin on February 27, 2024. This development comes as a significant leap forward in Nigeria's embrace of digital currency innovation.
According to a statement released by the ASC on Friday, the launch will rely on the recently introduced Regulatory Sandbox by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The consortium sees the cNGN stablecoin as a pivotal tool in revolutionizing financial transactions in the country.
The cNGN stablecoin aims to transform the landscape of financial transactions, with the consortium expressing its commitment to fostering secure and compliant financial interactions. With this project, individuals will reportedly be able to engage with their money in a seamless and secure way.
Unlike the eNaira, Nigeria's central bank digital currency (CBDC) with broader functionalities, the ASC will oversee the cNGN stablecoin. This strategic positioning allows the stablecoin to complement the eNaira rather than replace it, offering a nuanced approach to the digital currency landscape.
Designed to be interoperable, the cNGN stablecoin is set to integrate with key blockchains such as Bantu and BNB Smart Chain, with plans for expanding compatibility across major blockchain networks.
Pegged at a 1:1 ratio to the Nigerian naira and backed by reserves in designated commercial banks, the cNGN seeks to facilitate seamless transactions between the naira and digital currencies on a global scale.
With a focus on easing international transactions, the cNGN stablecoin presents an attractive and cost-effective alternative to traditional remittance methods for Nigerians abroad. The initiative aligns seamlessly with the CBN's recognition of the growing global demand for and adoption of cryptocurrencies.
A circular sent to banks on December 22, 2023, acknowledged the evolving landscape and lifted restrictions on Nigerian banks, emphasizing the need for the financial system to support and facilitate blockchain technology.
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