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SEC charges 3 people in $2.9m Bitcoin scam
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged three Nigerian nationals with defrauding investors of $2.9 million in Bitcoin. According to the SEC, the individuals used fake websites, social media, and voice-altering software to impersonate legitimate financial professionals, targeting at… дальше »
2024-12-11 22:04 | |
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SEC charges three people for impersonating securities brokers in $2.9 million Bitcoin-related scam
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged three individuals on Dec. 11 with impersonating securities brokers and investment advisers to execute a scheme involving digital assets. The complaint names three Nigerian nationals and alleges that their actions diverted more than $2. дальше »
2024-12-12 19:15 | |
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Nigerian Court fines two crypto firms over illegal USDT to naira transaction
Nigerian authorities have fined two crypto firms $30,000 for conducting USDT to naira transactions without a license. According to local Nigerian media outlet Nairametrics, the Federal High Court in Abuja convicted two crypto companies, Egomsinachi Road Autos Limited and Chimera… дальше »
2024-11-8 17:13 | |
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Bitnob crypto exchange data breach: 250k KYC documents at risk
Cybernews researchers discovered a public AWS storage bucket exposing sensitive user data from Nigerian crypto exchange Bitnob. Nigerian crypto exchange Bitnob reportedly exposed over 250,000 Know Your Customer documents, including sensitive user data, due to a misconfigured Amazon Web Services… дальше »
2024-11-7 17:42 | |
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President Biden Thanks Nigerian President for Binance Exec’s Release: White House
U.S. President Joe Biden called Bola Tinubu, the President of Nigeria, on Tuesday to personally thank him for the recent release of detained American Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan. дальше »
2024-10-30 21:29 | |
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Freedom! Nigerian Court Clears Binance Exec, Orders Immediate Release
Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive who had been detained since February, has been officially cleared of all charges by the Nigerian government. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) requested the withdrawal of the case at the Federal High Court in Abuja during a court session on October 23, 2024. This announcement was made during […] дальше »
2024-10-24 07:00 | |
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Nigerian government drops money laundering charges against Binance executive
Tigran Gambaryan and Binance have been accused of laundering more than $35 million Nadeem Anjarwalla, a colleague of Gambaryan, was also detained, but managed to escape on a Middle Eastern airline in March The Nigerian government has dropped all charges against a Binance executive who had been detained in the country since February. дальше »
2024-10-24 16:56 | |
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Nigerian court grant freedom to detained Binance exec on health grounds: report
Nigerian authorities have dropped charges against Tigran Gambaryan, head of financial crime compliance at Binance, citing his ill health as the reason for discontinuing the case. Tigran Gambaryan, a former U. дальше »
2024-10-24 16:34 | |
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Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan to be set FREE as Nigerian government drops all charges
The Nigerian government has officially dropped all charges against Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance Holdings executive, who had been detained since February. On Oct. 23, the Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced the case withdrawal at the Federal High Court in Abuja. дальше »
2024-10-23 14:36 | |
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US Attorney Generals Ask Biden To Act On Binance Exec’s Detention In Nigeria
The US attorney generals for several states have requested US President Joe Biden to intervene in the detention of Binance executive Tigran Gimbrayan by Nigerian authorities. This development comes months after a similar approach by certain US lawmakers who cited concerns over the reported deteriorating health status of the former IRS officer. Related Reading: Nigerian […] дальше »
2024-10-21 15:00 | |
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Binance Executive Too Sick For Court, Nigerian Trial Postponed
Prison authorities in Nigeria declared that detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan is ‘very sick’, preventing him from appearing in court again for his trial. This is a major concern which had been raised by his wife nearly two months ago, saying that Gambaryan’s health condition has sharply deteriorated since being detained in April. Related Reading: […] дальше »
2024-10-20 09:30 | |
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US attorneys general ask Biden to declare Binance exec a hostage of Nigeria
A total of 18 state attorneys general, including New York Attorney General Leticia James, urged President Joe Biden to declare Binance compliance officer Tigran Gambaryan a hostage of the Nigerian government in a letter on Friday. дальше »
2024-10-20 22:00 | |
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Nigerian Judge Keeps Binance Exec Gambaryan In Jail: Health Fears Not Enough
A Nigerian Federal High Court has upheld the detention of Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance Holdings Ltd. executive, rejecting his recent bail application on health grounds. The decision, delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite on Friday, maintains Gambaryan’s incarceration despite ongoing concerns regarding his medical condition, as Bloomberg reports. дальше »
2024-10-11 20:00 | |
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Binance ‘deeply disappointed’ by Nigerian court’s refusal to grant Gambaryan bail
Binance has expressed disappointment over a Nigerian court’s decision to deny bail to its executive, Tigran Gambaryan. On Oct. 11, the High Court in Abuja rejected Gambaryan’s latest bail request, citing procedural issues. дальше »
2024-10-11 18:32 | |
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Nigerian court denies Binance executive’s health bail application
A Nigerian court denied bail for Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, who is facing money laundering charges, despite concerns over his deteriorating health. A Nigerian court on Friday, Oct. 11, rejected a bail application on medical grounds for Binance executive Tigran… дальше »
2024-10-11 14:16 | |
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Binance to hold off Nigerian licensing until Gambaryan is freed
Binance won’t consider complying with Nigeria’s digital asset regulations until its detained executive, Tigran Gambaryan, is released from custody. Speaking with Nairametrics, a Binance spokesperson laid out Gambaryan’s release as one of the two conditions that must be met before… дальше »
2024-9-19 11:07 | |
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Nigerian court defers bail for ailing Binance executive to October
A Nigerian court has postponed the decision on the bail application for detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan until Oct. 9. Judge Emeka Nwite issued the ruling on Sept. 4 after hearing arguments from both Gambaryan’s lawyer, Mark Mordi, and the prosecuting counsel, Ekele Iheanacho, who opposed the bail request. дальше »
2024-9-5 02:30 | |
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Nigeria’s Crypto Thaw: Not What It Seems
The Nigerian government’s long-running hostility towards the crypto industry seems to be abating. Or is it? Noelle Acheson looks at how the recent licensing of two crypto exchanges in Nigeria may not represent the shift we’re hoping for. дальше »
2024-9-5 19:32 | |
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Bail for detained Binance exec opposed in Nigeria
A Nigerian high court heard arguments for and against the release of an imprisoned Binance employee days after CEO Richard Teng encouraged U.S. intervention. The trial of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan resumed in Abuja on Sept. 2 as Nigerian prosecutors… дальше »
2024-9-2 19:08 | |
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Nigerian SEC approves local crypto exchanges in push for digital asset regulation
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted two local crypto exchanges— Busha Digital Limited and Quidax— “Approval-in-Principle” to begin operations under the Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Program (ARIP), according to an Aug. дальше »
2024-8-31 18:10 | |
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Binance calls for US intervention as Tigran Gambaryan’s detention marks 6 months
Binance CEO Richard Teng is urging U. S. intervention as Tigran Gambaryan, an executive at the exchange, reaches six months in deteriorating conditions of Nigerian detention. Binance CEO Richard Teng has urged U. дальше »
2024-8-27 13:22 | |
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Nigerian lawmakers eye economic boost through crypto taxation
The Nigerian Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) plans to introduce legislation to tax the growing crypto sector, according to local media outlet Business Day. FIRS Executive Chairman Zacch Adedeji announced this during a session with the National Assembly’s Finance Committees, highlighting that the new regulation would drive economic growth while encouraging innovation. дальше »
2024-8-20 19:41 | |
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Nigerian tax authority to introduce crypto regulation bill in September: report
The Federal Inland Revenue Service, Nigeria’s tax authority, plans to introduce a bill to regulate the cryptocurrency sector by the end of 2024. Speaking at a recent stakeholder engagement session with the National Assembly’s Finance Committees, FIRS Executive Chairman Zacch… дальше »
2024-8-19 12:25 | |
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OKX to exit Nigeria amid regulatory hurdles, sets August deadline for users
Crypto exchange OKX has informed Nigerian clients that they have until Aug. 16 to close their positions, as it is ceasing operations in the African country due to local regulations. In a July 17 email statement obtained by CryptoSlate, OKX informed users they would no longer be able to open new positions or access any […] The post OKX to exit Nigeria amid regulatory hurdles, sets August deadline for users appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-7-18 22:30 | |
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Nigerian 'crypto billionaire' arrested over fraud and funding terrorism charges
A self-proclaimed “crypto billionaire” has been arrested in Nigeria. Linus Williams faces fraud and terrorism charges. After long investigations, Nigerian police have confirmed the arresThe post Nigerian 'crypto billionaire' arrested over fraud and funding terrorism charges appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2024-7-17 17:00 | |
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Nigerian court orders arrest of prison doctor as Binance exec is wheelchair-bound
A Nigerian court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Dr. Abraham Ehizojie, a doctor at the Kuje Correctional Centre, currently holding Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan. Reports from local media state that Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal… дальше »
2024-7-18 13:14 | |
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Nigerian finance minister asks SEC to address crypto regulations
Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Wale Edun, has called for the creation of cryptocurrency regulations as the nation has been introduced to the newly inaugurated Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) board. дальше »
2024-7-10 12:51 | |
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Nigerian Kucoin users to pay 7.5% VAT on all transactions
Starting Monday, July 8th, Kucoin will charge a 7. 5% tax on all transactions made by users registered in Nigeria. This decision comes from a regulatory update from the Nigerian SEC. Kucoin exchange took to Twitter (X) to announce that starting Monday, July 8th, Nigerian users will be charged a 7. дальше »
2024-7-6 01:45 | |
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Nigerian Blockchain Committee Addresses Binance Case’s Impact On The Industry
The ongoing legal battle between Nigerian authorities and the crypto exchange Binance has significantly affected the country’s blockchain industry. The Blockchain Industry Coordinating Committee of Nigeria (BICCoN) recently expressed its concerns about the negative impact of the current dispute and urged for a “balanced resolution. дальше »
2024-6-28 04:00 | |
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Nigerian blockchain advocacy group warns of repercussions from Binance dispute
Binance’s current legal turmoil with the Nigerian government has drawn the attention of the nation’s blockchain advocacy group, which has called for a balanced resolution. The Blockchain Industry Coordinating Committee of Nigeria (BICCoN) represents the nation’s blockchain sector. The group… дальше »
2024-6-27 12:37 | |
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Crypto supporter Rep. French Hill calls Binance’s Tigran ‘pawn in Nigerian political fight’
U.S. lawmakers are urgently advocating for the release of Binance’s executive Tigran Gambaryan, saying he’s just caught in a Nigerian political dispute. Arkansas Republican Rep. French Hill keeps urging the Biden administration to secure the release of Tigran Gambaryan, a… дальше »
2024-6-26 13:02 | |
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