Nigerian judge pushes Binance execs bail hearing to Oct. 9

Detained in Nigeria for more than six months and with reported health problems, Tigran Gambaryan awaits a judges decision following another bail application.

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Binance CEO calls Gambaryans treatment inhuman as disturbing new video emerges

Gambaryans next hearing is set for Sept. 4, where the judge will consider the executives latest motion for bail.

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Binance execs trial brought forward despite no access to legal counsel

Amid multiple alleged money laundering charges, the Nigerian government claims that Binance was responsible for the decline of its naira currency.

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Binance exec seeks bail in Nigeria amid deteriorating health issues

Detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, facing money laundering charges in Nigeria, made a fresh bail request on medical grounds during his court appearance on Sept. 2, according to a family statement shared with CryptoSlate. Gambaryan’s legal team cited his deteriorating health in prison as the basis for the application. They reported that his condition has […]

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Detained Binance exec posts new bail motion citing worsening health

In June, Nigerias Federal Inland Revenue Service dropped charges against Binance executives Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla.

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Binance execs mother pleads with US govt to secure his release

Detained in Nigeria for more than six months and with reported deteriorating health, Tigran Gambaryan likely wont return to court until Oct. 9.

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REGULATING BITCOIN AND CRYPTO IN NIGERIA: CROSSROADS BETWEEN CAPITAL CONTROL AND FINANCIAL FREEDOM

A call for sensible and measured Bitcoin regulation by the Nigerian government.

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US Diplomats Push for Release of Binance Executive in Nigeria Citing Health Concerns: NYT

U.S. officials have been pressuring Nigerian authorities, citing Tigran Gambaryans deteriorating health in calls for his release.

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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.

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Nigerian Bitcoin advocate challenges government restrictions in landmark lawsuit

Nigerian Bitcoin advocate James Otudor has filed legal actions against the African country government’s restrictions on the ownership, use, and trade of Bitcoin, Tether (USDT), and other cryptocurrencies, according to an Aug. 9 statement. Otudor stated: “This legal action represents a peaceful protest for freedom and financial inclusion. As a nation founded on human rights, […]

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Nigerian activist battles for Bitcoin rights in major legal challenge

The outcome of the case could have significant implications for the future of cryptocurrency in Nigeria.

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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. 29 statement. ARIP was specifically designed to onboard operational firms before the May 2022 release of the Rules on Virtual Asset Service Providers. […]

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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.

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Nigerian Ministry Collaborates with INTMAX to Drive Blockchain Innovation

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Nigerias SEC issues first license to local crypto exchange

As the regulatory environment continues to evolve, other local exchanges will likely follow Quidaxs lead and seek to meet the SECs requirements.

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Detained Binance exec in Nigeria can no longer walk, family says

The family of Tigran Gambaryan, the Binance executive detained in Nigeria, reports that his health has severely deteriorated, and he is being denied access to medical care. In an Aug. 26 statement shared with CryptoSlate, his family expressed grave concerns about his health conditions and revealed that he is suffering from extreme pain due to […]

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Concerns grow over Binance executives health during detention in Nigeria

Tigran Gambaryans family raises alarms over his deteriorating health conditions, alleging medical negligence during his six-month detention in Nigeria.

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Stakeholders urge Nigeria to adopt compliance-focused crypto regulation

While the governments concerns are valid, industry stakeholders agree that a more measured approach could yield better outcomes.

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Nigerian SEC to issue crypto platform licenses as market size grows: Report

In June, the SEC updated its regulations to better oversee cryptocurrency platforms and exchanges and improve monitoring of digital asset trading.

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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. Adedeji emphasized that […]

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