Ethiopian Birr (ETB) Crypto P2P News & Updates
Comprehensive coverage of Ethiopia's 2026 crypto P2P crackdown — from the NBE's Birr-paired trading ban to exchange suspensions by Binance, Telegram Wallet, OKX, Bybit, and Bitget.
Last updated: June 15, 2026
2026 ETB P2P Timeline at a Glance
- Feb 27, 2026 — NBE prohibits all Birr-denominated P2P crypto transactions
- May 15, 2026 — Binance, OKX, Bybit & Bitget suspend ETB P2P trading
- Jun 2, 2026 — Telegram Wallet removes ETB P2P support
Latest Articles
Telegram Wallet discontinued ETB peer-to-peer crypto trading on June 2, 2026. Understand why the platform exited Birr P2P, what users can still do, and how it affects Ethiopia's crypto market.
Major crypto exchanges including OKX, Bybit, and Bitget have suspended Ethiopian Birr P2P trading alongside Binance and Telegram Wallet. Full timeline of ETB P2P platform exits in 2026.
Binance ended all Ethiopian Birr P2P trading on May 15, 2026 following NBE regulatory pressure. Complete breakdown of the suspension, timeline, and alternatives for Ethiopian crypto users.
The National Bank of Ethiopia prohibited all Birr-denominated P2P cryptocurrency transactions in February 2026. Learn what the NBE directive means for ETB crypto trading, legal risks, and what comes next.
Frequently Asked Questions
Binance suspended all ETB P2P trading effective May 15, 2026 to comply with the National Bank of Ethiopia's February 2026 directive that declared Birr-denominated P2P cryptocurrency transactions illegal unless explicitly authorized by the NBE.
Yes. Telegram Wallet discontinued ETB peer-to-peer crypto trading on June 2, 2026. All ETB-denominated P2P advertisements were removed, though users can still hold and transfer crypto through the Wallet app.
No. The National Bank of Ethiopia issued a public notice on February 27, 2026 prohibiting all Birr-denominated P2P cryptocurrency trading on any platform unless explicitly authorized by the NBE.
As of June 2026, Binance, Telegram Wallet, OKX, Bybit, and Bitget have all suspended or removed ETB P2P trading. This follows the NBE's regulatory directive against unauthorized Birr-paired crypto transactions.