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Nigeria Sues Binance for $79.51B in Economic Damages, Seeks $2B in Back Taxes

Nigeria has filed a lawsuit against Binance, seeking $81.5B in back taxes and damages, accusing the exchange of failing to register with tax authorities, violating financial laws, and contributing to the naira’s decline. This marks the third legal action against Binance in the country.

, by Hassan Shittu

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Nigerian Lawmaker Sues Binance Exec Tigran Gambaryan for ₦1 Billion Over Bribery Allegation

Nigeria’s House of Representatives member, Philip Agbese, has filed a ₦1 billion defamation lawsuit against Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan over allegations that Agbese and two other lawmakers sought a $150 million bribe.

, by Hassan Shittu

Nigeria to Amend Regulations for Taxation of Crypto Trading and Digital Transactions: Bloomberg

Nigeria is amending its digital asset regulations to tax cryptocurrency trading and digital transactions, with the SEC planning new rules to ensure all eligible transactions on regulated exchanges are taxed.

, by Hassan Shittu

Nigeria Arrests 792 Suspects for Running Massive Crypto Romance Scam Operation in Raid

Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested 792 individuals in connection with an alleged crypto romance scam.

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Report: Nigeria Introduces Stricter Penalties for Crypto Fraud

Nigeria’s SEC has proposed amendments to the Investment and Securities Act, introducing tougher penalties for cryptocurrency-related fraud.

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Nigerian Authorities Fine Two Crypto Firms $30,000

According to Nairametrics, a Nigerian local news source, the Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted two crypto firms, Egomsinachi Road Autos Limited and Chimera Log & Haulage Services Limited, for engaging in illegal USDT-to-Naira transactions. This conviction, handed down by Justice Joyce...

, by Hassan Shittu

Tigran Gambaryan Officially Out Of Nigeria Following News Of Charges Being Dropped: CoinDesk

Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan has left Kuje prison and is officially out of Nigeria.

, by Julia Smith

Breaking: Nigerian Government Drops Money Laundering Charges Against Binance Exec Tigran Gambaryan

The Nigerian government has officially dropped all money laundering charges against Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Binance Issues Statement After Detained Exec Tigran Gambaryan Denied Bail: “Deeply Disappointed”

Binance issues a statement after Tigran Gambaryan’s bail is denied, expressing deep disappointment over his ongoing detention and deteriorating health.

, by Julia Smith

Nigerian Court Upholds Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan’s Detention Despite Health Concerns

The Federal High Court in Abuja has denied the fresh bail application of Tigran Gambaryan, a senior Binance executive who has been detained since February 2024 on money laundering charges. The court’s no-bail decision, handed down on October 11, 2024, by Justice Emeka Nwite, followed heated...

, by Hassan Shittu

Detained Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan’s Bail Ruling Postponed Due To Judge’s Absence

Detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan's bail hearing has been pushed back after Judge Emeka Nwite had to reschedule.

, by Julia Smith

Detained Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan Is A Hostage, Former IRS Chief Says

Former IRS Chief of Investigations Richard Weber says imprisoned Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan is a "hostage."

, by Julia Smith

Yuki Gambaryan, Wife Of Detained Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan, Calls For His Release

In a new podcast, Yuki Gambaryan calls for the release of her husband, detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan.

, by Julia Smith

Congressman Rich McCormick Calls on U.S. Government to Help Free Detained Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan

Congressman Rich McCormick calls for the urgent release of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, detained in Nigeria since February. Gambaryan's health has reportedly deteriorated while in custody.

, by Julia Smith

Binance Holds Off Nigerian Licensing, Demands Gambaryan’s Release

Cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance has set two specific conditions before it will consider licensing under the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) regulatory framework for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs). The first requirement is to release Binance’s head of...

, by Hassan Shittu

U.S. Urges Nigeria To Release Tigran Gambaryan: NY Times

U.S. officials are pushing for the Nigerian government to release detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan. Here's why.

, by Julia Smith

Nigeria SEC Targets Unregulated Crypto Platforms in Upcoming Crackdown

Nigeria's SEC is preparing to take action against individuals and crypto exchanges that do not comply with its regulatory framework. Local media Nairametrics reported that SEC Director-General Dr. Emomotimi Agama announced this on Sunday, while committing to protect investors. Less than two...

, by Shalini Nagarajan

U.S. Lawmaker French Hill Demands Release Of Detained Binance Executive After Shocking Video

U.S. lawmaker French Hill is calling for the release of detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan. Here's why.

, by Julia Smith

Nigerian Court To Decide Binance Exec’s Bail Application on Oct 9

A Nigerian court will decide on October 9 whether to grant bail to Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, who has been detained for over six months. According to a recent Bloomberg report, the court in Abuja opted to delay its decision to October after hearing hours of assertions on...

, by Hongji Feng

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