Binance exec’s mother pleads with US gov’t to secure his release
Detained in Nigeria for more than six months and with reported deteriorating health, Tigran Gambaryan likely won’t return to court until Oct. 9. Go to Source
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US diplomats pressure Nigeria to release detained Binance exec
Tigran Gambaryan, a United States citizen and former Internal Revenue Service agent, has been detained in Nigeria since February 2024. Go to Source
India, Nigeria, Indonesia Lead Chainalysis 2024 Crypto Adoption Index
India, Nigeria, and Indonesia top Chainalysis’ latest global crypto adoption index, which ranks 151 countries based on grassroots cryptocurrency usage, adjusted for population and purchasing power. The report notes strong growth in crypto activity, particularly in lower-income nations. Chainalysis Highlights Global Cryptocurrency Adoption Blockchain data analytics firm Chainalysis published an excerpt from its 2024 Geography … Read more
Nigeria’s SEC to crack down on unregulated crypto exchanges
Nigeria’s SEC will enforce regulations on unregulated crypto businesses, protecting investors while encouraging innovation in the growing market. Go to Source
US, Nigeria Convene AI Conference to Promote Inclusive Tech Adoption
The U.S. and Nigeria will host a pan-African Artificial Intelligence (AI) conference in Lagos from September 10-11. The conference will bring together government officials, tech leaders, and civil society to discuss the opportunities and challenges of AI development and use. Participants will work to identify and harmonize tech governance strategies to ensure AI is adopted … Read more
Nigerian Scammer’s Crypto Wallet Seized by Kansas Attorney General
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced the recovery of an international crypto wallet and stated that the funds will be returned to a Kansas resident defrauded in a crypto scam. This followed a lawsuit against Bimbo Toyin Akinyemi, a Nigerian national accused of the fraud. The court ordered full restitution and penalties, enabling the Attorney … Read more
Nigerian judge pushes Binance exec’s bail hearing to Oct. 9
Detained in Nigeria for more than six months and with reported health problems, Tigran Gambaryan awaits a judge’s decision following another bail application. Go to Source
Binance CEO calls Gambaryan’s treatment ‘inhuman’ as disturbing new video emerges
Gambaryan’s next hearing is set for Sept. 4, where the judge will consider the executive’s latest motion for bail. Go to Source
Detained Binance exec posts new bail motion citing worsening health
In June, Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service dropped charges against Binance executives Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla. Go to Source
Binance exec’s trial brought forward despite no access to legal counsel
Amidst multiple alleged money laundering charges, the Nigerian government claims that Binance was responsible for the decline of its Naira currency. Go to Source