On 17 July 2026, President Tinubu signed the Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, with the objectives of harmonising the regulation of virtual assets, strengthening cooperation among relevant regulatory authorities, protecting citizens from fraud caused by gaps in the regulatory framework, among others.
In our latest article, we unpack the Executive Order and the developments that have followed, including the establishment of the Virtual Assets Council and Virtual Asset Office, the CBN Regulatory Sandbox, and the Guidelines on the Taxation of Virtual Assets. We also examine key questions the framework raises for market participants.
Read the full article below.
