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As the regulatory environment continues to evolve, other local exchanges will likely follow Quidax’s lead and seek to meet the SEC’s requirements.

The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission has issued Quidax, an Africa-based crypto exchange, its first provisional operating license. 

The development signals the beginning of formal recognition and regulatory oversight for the country’s digital asset industry.

According to a press release shared with Cointelegraph, the SEC’s license permits Quidax to operate as a registered crypto exchange in Nigeria.

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