Nigeria
Nigerian Scammer Posing as Trump Ally Steve Witkoff Stole 250K in Crypto From One Political Donor
The FBI was able to recover 40,300 USDT.ETH, which it is now seeking to return to the victim.
Tigran Gambaryan, Binance Exec Who Was Detained in Nigeria for Nearly a Year, Departs Crypto Exchange
During his time at Binance, Gambaryan built a 100-person global investigations team and oversaw the company's response to thousands of law enforcement requests.
Nigeria Sues Binance for $81.5 Billion in Economic Losses, Back Taxes: Report
The Federal Inland Revenue Service is looking for $79.5 billion for economic losses and $2 billion plus interest in back taxes.
Nigeria Arrests Almost 800 Over Crypto Scams: Reuters
Nigeria has been clamping down on illegal activity regarding crypto in the country.
President Biden Thanks Nigerian President for Binance Exec’s Release: White House
In the Tuesday phone call with President Bola Tinubu, Biden praised the creation of a new bilateral working group focused on crypto and illicit finance.
Binance's Tigran Gambaryan Has Left Nigeria Following 8-Month Detention
After money laundering charges were dropped against the Binance executive, he was allowed to leave Kuje prison last night.
Nigeria Frees Binance's Gambaryan; Peter Todd Goes Into Hiding After HBO Doc Names Him Satoshi
A Nigerian court releases Binance compliance officer Tigran Gambaryan. Plus, where bitcoin is going ahead of the U.S. election and Peter Todd goes into hiding after a documentary names him Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today.
Binance's Gambaryan Free to Leave Nigeria for Medical Treatment After Money Laundering Charges Dropped: Reports
Reuters reported that the government did so to allow Gambaryan to seek medical treatment abroad.
Cumberland, Bitnomial Lawsuits vs. SEC, Nigeria Denies Bail for US Compliance Officer
The U.S. SEC sues crypto market maker Cumberland DRW. Separately, crypto exchange Bitnomial sues the SEC and Nigeria denies bail for American crypto compliance officer Tigran Gambaryan. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today.
Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan Denied Bail in Nigeria
The Binance executive has been detained in Nigeria since February.
