Regulatory · Crypto / Digital Assets · 2026

CBN launches crypto AML/CFT supervision pilot with six VASPs

Central Bank of Nigeria issued AML/CFT/CPF supervision pilot affecting Flutterwave, Paystack, cNGN, Juicyway, KoinKoin, KuCoin on March 31, 2026.

Primary
Central Bank of Nigeria
Counterparty
Flutterwave, Paystack, cNGN, Juicyway, KoinKoin, KuCoin
Structure
AML/CFT/CPF supervision pilot
Date
March 31, 2026
Sub-sector
Crypto / Digital Assets

CBN initiates risk-based supervisory pilot to assess crypto AML/CFT risks and align participating VASPs with FATF Travel Rule standards following Nigeria's removal from FATF grey list.

Primary company
Central Bank of Nigeria
Amount
Event date
March 31, 2026
HQ
Structure
AML/CFT/CPF supervision pilot
Source published
April 1, 2026
Publisher
TechCabal

Source: techcabal.com