The Securities and Exchange Commission has said it will regulate digital assets offerings in Nigeria.
SEC, in a statement obtained from its website, said, “Since digital assets offerings provide alternative investment opportunities for the investing public, it is essential to ensure that these offerings operate in a manner that is consistent with investor protection, the interest of the public, market integrity and transparency.”
According to the SEC, the objective is not to hinder technology or stifle innovation, but to create standards that encourage ethical practices that promote a fair and efficient market.
It added, “Section 13 of the Investment and Securities Act, 2007 conferred powers on the commission as the apex regulator of the Nigerian capital market to regulate investments and securities business in Nigeria.
“In line with these powers, the SEC has adopted a three-pronged objective to regulate innovation, hinged on safety, market deepening, and providing solutions to problems.
“This will guide its strategy, its regulations, and its interaction with innovators seeking legitimacy and relevance.”
