Brian Armstrong Refutes Nigeria’s Coinbase Block Reports
Highlights
- Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, denies reports of Nigerian government restrictions on the platform.
- Armstrong's statement on X addresses rumors of access blocks to Nigeria's Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken.
- Coinbase has not experienced service interruptions in Nigeria, according to Armstrong.
Brian Armstrong, the CEO of the American crypto exchange Coinbase, has rubbished reports that the Nigerian government has allegedly banned traders from accessing the platform. In the social media publication X, Armstrong reacted to allegations that Nigeria was blocking access to many lead cryptocurrency trading platforms, such as Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken. Armstrong’s statement came amidst growing worries and speculations among Nigerian users that they can use these platforms.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Clears Nigeria Confusion
Armstrong clarified the situation from Coinbase’s viewpoint in his statement, stressing that the exchange had no interruptions in its services to Nigeria. This is not a true statement about Coinbase, at least if I got it right. The products of Coinbase (even interruption) are running now. Pillager from Nigeria has not reached out to us yet,” said Armstrong. This move aimed to dispel gossip and provide clarity to users who were shocked by news of potential government interference in cryptocurrency trading dealings.
The controversy was briefly simmering when Nigerian users took to X to share their difficulties accessing their favorite crypto exchanges. Some users reported doing VPN to avoid what appeared to be access restriction, which caused everything to reach the conclusion that the NCC was trying to instruct telecom companies to block these platforms. The gossip mongers landed an additional thrust to the rumor mill as UK media, including the Financial Times, hinted that the idea might have been woven to cushion the plunging value of the NGN, which has been on a downward spiral for several months now.
Clarifications and User Experiences
Despite the initial panic and confusion among users, subsequent updates from Nigerians on X have indicated that access to Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken remains unimpeded, challenging the earlier reports of a government-enforced blockade. These updates have contributed to a more nuanced understanding of the situation, highlighting the complexities of internet regulation and the global nature of cryptocurrency trading.
The absence of an official statement from the Nigerian government or the NCC regarding these allegations has left room for speculation. However, the experiences shared by users on social media platforms have served as a valuable source of real-time information, helping to demystify the situation for the broader community of cryptocurrency enthusiasts in Nigeria and beyond.
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