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Lawmakers plea for President Biden’s swift action as US Binance exec fights for life in Nigerian prison

The lawmakers argued Gambaryan is being held as part of a coercion tactic by the Nigerian government to extort Binance.

2 years ago

Legal

Nigerian High Court delays Binance executive trial over health concerns

Tigran Gambaryan has been held in Nigeria since February 26.

2 years ago

Legal

Nigerian court denies bail to Binance executive, intensifying crypto industry tensions

Stakeholders warn that the continued detention of Binance executives in Nigeria could cause reputational damage for the country.

2 years ago

Adoption

IMF backs crypto to solve Nigeria’s forex issues despite local crackdown

The IMF contends that through proper regulation and licensing, cryptocurrencies can provide Nigeria with tools for more secure and efficient transaction processes.

2 years ago

Exchanges

Nigeria claims Binance’s bribery allegations are ‘blackmail’

The government said Binance should respect the legal process instead of engaging in public relations maneuvers.

2 years ago

Exchanges

Binance CEO says Nigeria is detaining US exec as a control tactic, reveals bribe demands

Binance CEO Richard Teng calls for the release of Tigran Gambaryan, a detained U.S. executive in Nigeria, denouncing the action as a dangerous new precedent and revealing bribe demands by Nigerian officials.

2 years ago

Regulation

Nigeria to remove Naira from P2P trading platforms to curb currency manipulation

The Nigerian government have stepped up efforts to curb foreign exchange manipulation with the removal of Naira from P2P platforms.

2 years ago

Legal

Nigeria poised to outlaw P2P crypto trading over national security concerns

The NSA's classification is expected to pave the way for new regulations banning P2P crypto trading, with an official announcement anticipated soon.

2 years ago

Regulation

Nigeria denies freezing over 300 P2P accounts on more crypto exchanges amid forex concerns

Nigeria CBN circular warned that traders "buying and selling USDT illegally" would be arrested.

2 years ago

Exchanges

Kenya to extradite Binance executive involved in tax evasion and escape drama to Nigeria

Binance's legal battle in Nigeria has faced significant challenges, with the cout postponing proceedings twice.

2 years ago

Exchanges

Nigerian court orders Binance executive to remain in prison despite not guilty plea

Gambaryan argued that he shouldn't be held responsible for Binance's actions.

2 years ago

Exchanges

Binance executive remains detained as Nigerian court postpones case

Binance's legal turmoil in Nigeria continues amid charges and executive detention.

2 years ago

Nigeria

Lawmakers plea for President Biden’s swift action as US Binance exec fights for life in Nigerian prison

Nigerian High Court delays Binance executive trial over health concerns

Nigerian court denies bail to Binance executive, intensifying crypto industry tensions

IMF backs crypto to solve Nigeria’s forex issues despite local crackdown

Nigeria claims Binance’s bribery allegations are ‘blackmail’

Binance CEO says Nigeria is detaining US exec as a control tactic, reveals bribe demands

Nigeria to remove Naira from P2P trading platforms to curb currency manipulation

Nigeria poised to outlaw P2P crypto trading over national security concerns

Nigeria denies freezing over 300 P2P accounts on more crypto exchanges amid forex concerns

Kenya to extradite Binance executive involved in tax evasion and escape drama to Nigeria

Nigerian court orders Binance executive to remain in prison despite not guilty plea

Binance executive remains detained as Nigerian court postpones case

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Nigeria

Lawmakers plea for President Biden’s swift action as US Binance exec fights for life in Nigerian prison

Nigerian High Court delays Binance executive trial over health concerns

Nigerian court denies bail to Binance executive, intensifying crypto industry tensions

IMF backs crypto to solve Nigeria’s forex issues despite local crackdown

Nigeria claims Binance’s bribery allegations are ‘blackmail’

Binance CEO says Nigeria is detaining US exec as a control tactic, reveals bribe demands

Nigeria to remove Naira from P2P trading platforms to curb currency manipulation

Nigeria poised to outlaw P2P crypto trading over national security concerns

Nigeria denies freezing over 300 P2P accounts on more crypto exchanges amid forex concerns

Kenya to extradite Binance executive involved in tax evasion and escape drama to Nigeria

Nigerian court orders Binance executive to remain in prison despite not guilty plea

Binance executive remains detained as Nigerian court postpones case

Binance drops Nigerian naira from P2P platform amid forex manipulation concerns

Binance CEO Richard Teng asked to appear before Nigerian committee

Nigerians turn to VPN as government blocks access to Binance, Coinbase, others