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
Nigeria
Auto Added by WPeMatico
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
Nigerian Blockchain Leader: Approval of 2 Crypto Exchanges Brings Much-Needed Regulatory Clarity
A Nigerian blockchain industry leader has described the recent approval of two crypto exchanges by the securities regulator as a positive step that improves the image of Nigeria’s crypto space. The leader believes clear regulations will attract foreign investors and benefit Nigerian entrepreneurs. He also urged Nigeria to follow the rule of law regarding the … Read more
Calls to release Binance exec intensify after 6 months in Nigerian detention
Binance CEO Richard Teng and family members have called for action, claiming Tigran Gambaryan has been unjustly detained in Nigeria since February. Go to Source
Former US Federal Agent Tigran Gambaryan Marks 6 Months in Nigerian Detention
Tigran Gambaryan, a former U.S. federal agent and Binance executive, has now spent six months in Nigerian detention. Lawyers say he has been denied proper medical care, leading to severe health issues, including a herniated disc that has left him unable to walk. Additionally, his lawyers said that between July 26 and August 14, they … Read more
