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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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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Judge questions if ex-FTX exec perjured himself in guilty plea

At a Sept. 12 hearing, Judge Lewis Kaplan moved up Ryan Salames reporting date by two days and considered vacating his guilty plea.

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Judge orders ex-FTX exec to appear after request to vacate guilty plea

Despite withdrawing a petition to void his guilty plea, Ryan Salame must appear in a New York courtroom on Sept. 12 as scheduled.

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Ex-FTX exec scraps vacating guilty plea, refers matter to partners case

Former FTX Digital Markets co-CEO Ryan Salame pleaded guilty to two felony charges in September 2023 and was sentenced to 90 months in prison in May 2024.

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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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Partner of ex-FTX exec hit with campaign finance charges

Michelle Bond, who ran for a seat in the US House of Representatives in 2022, faces four charges related to violations of campaign finance law.

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Cardano Kicked Out Of Top 10 Crypto By Market Cap, Whats Going On?

In an unexpected twist of events, Cardano (ADA) has officially been ousted from the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. The popular altcoin has also been usurped by Tron (TRX), marking a significant shift in the crypto market.  Cardanos Fall From Grace  According to reports from CoinMarketCap, Cardano has dropped out of the top 10 [...]

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Family fears for detained Binance execs declining health in Nigeria

The family of Tigran Gambaryan, the Binance executive detained in Nigeria, reported that he is being denied proper access to his legal team, and his health is rapidly declining, according to an Aug. 12 statement shared with CryptoSlate. Gambaryan, who traveled to Abuja for a meeting with Nigerian officials in February, has been in custody […]

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Nigerian central bank alleges unauthorized transactions by Binance

Binances alleged illegal operations were highlighted in court on July 5, with a central bank official testifying on the lack of necessary licenses and regulatory approval.

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Binance vs. Nigeria: A timeline of events

As the trial of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan restarts in Nigeria, Cointelegraph recaps the story so far.

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Ex-FTX exec asks for delay reporting to prison after dog attack

Ryan Salame was scheduled to report to prison on Aug. 29 after being sentenced to 90 months for charges related to the misuse of FTX user funds.

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108 ex-prosecutors, feds echo calls to rescue Binance exec in Nigeria

The potential consequences of the United States government not helping Tigran Gambaryan are dire, according to a cohort of former federal prosecutors and agents.

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Nigeria rejects claims of poor prison conditions, health for Binance exec

Mohammed Idris, Nigerias minister of information and national orientation, emphasized that Gambaryan enjoys full consular support from his home government.

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LayerZeros ZRO Token Airdrop Receives Backlash For Proof-Of-Donation Mechanism

This week, another airdrop controversy has sent the crypto community into havoc. Omnichain interoperability protocol LayerZero recently announced its ZRO Token launch alongside an Airdrop for its community. Related Reading However, investors were shocked when the protocol announced the new Proof-of-Donation mechanism. The tokens price has dropped over 20% after launching.  LayerZero Faces Backlash For [...]

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Nigerian court drops Binance Anjarwallas case following his custody escape

A federal high court in Nigeria has dismissed a human rights lawsuit filed by Binance executive Nadeem Anjarwalla against the country’s National Security Adviser and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. On June 19, Justice Inyang Ekwo dismissed the case due to Anjarwalla’s lack of legal representation. Legal experts stated that this decision was expected, […]

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Nigeria drops tax evasion charges against Binance execs

Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has dropped tax evasion charges against Binance executives Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla. Instead, the agency will focus solely on the exchange itself. Alexander Onukwe, a Nigerian Journalist for Semafor, citing an e-mailed statement from Gambaryan’s representative, reported: “FIRS to revise charges to serve solely on Binance through its […]

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Nigerian officials proposed secret crypto settlement, claims Binance CEO

Binance CEO Richard Teng says the Nigerian government has set a dangerous precedent after inviting company executives to meetings before detaining them.

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