Nigeria's Finance Minister, Wale Edun, has urged the newly inaugurated Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) board to tackle the complexities of cryptocurrency regulation. Edun stressed the importance of stringent oversight to maintain market integrity, warning of the potential for companies to exploit minimal registration requirements. He also highlighted the need for the SEC to stay informed and adaptable in the face of rapid developments in fintech, AI, and crypto. In response, SEC Chairman, Mairiga Katuka, assured the minister that the board would use its collective expertise to drive growth and contribute to a resilient financial ecosystem.