A Nigerian government official has rejected claims that the jailed Binance executive is being denied access to quality healthcare. In an apparent reference to the U.S. calls for Tigran Gambaryan’s release, the official stated that only the court, not the Nigerian government, can authorize such action. Tigran Gambayran’s Detention Court Sanctioned The Nigerian government has […]
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Nigeria Drops Tax Evasion Charges Against Binance Executives
Nigerian authorities dropped tax evasion charges against two Binance executives, Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, after the cryptocurrency exchange appointed a local representative to represent it in ongoing court cases. Following the decision, Binance stated that it awaits the court’s complete discharge of the executives from the cases. Binance Appoints Local Representative On June 14, […]
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US Lawmakers: Jailed Binance Executive, US Citizen, Wrongfully Detained by Nigeria
A group of U.S. lawmakers led by Micheal McCaul, the House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman, has accused the Nigerian government of wrongfully detaining Tigran Gambaryan. The lawmakers have asked the Biden Administration to transfer Gambaryan’s case to the Office of Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage of Affairs. Nigeria Using Gambaryan’s Detention to ‘Extort His Employer’ […]
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Nigeria Increases Capital Requirements for Currency Dealers Nearly Sixtyfold to $1.4 Million
The Central Bank of Nigeria has increased the capital requirements for national bureau de change operators from approximately ,000 to .4 million. The central bank has given operators a six-month period to comply and they must apply for new licenses. The bank’s director for risk management stated that street trading of foreign exchange is now […]
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Nigeria Denies Binance CEO’s Claims of $150M Bribe Demand; Criticizes Attempt to Discredit Government
The Nigerian government has dismissed allegations from Binance CEO Richard Teng that representatives of the cryptocurrency exchange were solicited for a 0 million bribe by members of the House Committee on Financial Crimes (HCFC). A special assistant to the Nigerian Information Minister characterized Teng’s bribery claim as part of a coordinated international campaign by Binance […]
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Nigeria Mulls Over Banning P2P Crypto Transactions; Labels Crypto Trading as National Security Concern
Nigerian authorities are reportedly planning to prohibit financial institutions from facilitating peer-to-peer cryptocurrency transactions. According to a report, Nigeria’s Office of the National Security Adviser has classified cryptocurrency trading as a national security concern. Three fintech startups, known for enabling such transactions, have been directed to block and report peer-to-peer cryptocurrency transactions to law enforcement […]
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Nigeria Cryptocurrency Clampdown: Central Bank Directs Fintech Firms to Stop Opening New Accounts
The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed four fintech companies to cease the creation of new accounts, citing their potential use by cryptocurrency traders. An executive from one of the affected fintech companies has associated the Central Bank’s directive with a current audit of the Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures implemented by these firms. Fintech […]
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Kenyan Authorities to Extradite Binance Executive to Nigeria by Month’s End
The Binance executive who reportedly escaped from custody in Nigeria is set to be extradited to the same country by the end of the month, according to reports. A Kenyan detective believes the extradition of Anjarwalla, who allegedly has ties to influential figures in Kenya, may still prove to be challenging. Interpol Reportedly Involved in […]
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Detained Binance Executive Escapes Custody in Nigeria, Government to Request Interpol Assistance
A senior executive at Binance, who was detained by Nigerian authorities in late February, has since escaped from custody. The executive Nadeem Anjarwalla is believed to have left the country using a Kenyan passport. The Nigerian government confirmed Anjarwalla’s escape and said it would ask Interpol to issue an international arrest warrant. Binance Executive Departs […]
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Nigeria Proposes Rule Requiring Foreign Crypto Exchanges to Incorporate in the Country
The Nigerian Securities Regulator has proposed a rule requiring virtual asset service providers to be incorporated and maintain an office within Nigeria. The regulator has also suggested a fivefold increase in the registration fee, which must be submitted alongside license applications from prospective crypto exchanges. Proposed Regulations to Foreign Operators Targeting Nigerian Users According to […]
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