Fake Crackdown: CBN Denies Crypto Account Freezing Circular

Recent reports informed of an alleged circular released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The document warned financial institutions that engaging with cryptocurrencies and facilitating operations for crypto exchanges was prohibited.

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Binance CEO Vows Cooperation With Nigerian Authorities In $35M Money Laundering Case | Bitcoinist.com

In a recent development, Richard Teng, the CEO of Binance, has confirmed the company’s close cooperation with Nigerian authorities following the detention of its head of financial crime compliance, Tigran Gambaryan.

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Binance: Nigerian Authorities Trace Fleeing Exec To Kenya

In the latest development of the saga between Binance and Nigerian authorities, the executive who fled from Nigerian custody at the end of March has been traced to Kenya by the Federal Government.

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Binance Stunned: Bail Application Of Exec Tigran Gambaryan Denied, Nigerian Court Mandates Incarceration | Bitcoinist.com

According to local media reports, Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s Head of Financial Crimes Compliance, has been remanded in custody in Abuja, Nigeria.

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Nigerian court orders Binance executive to remain in prison despite not guilty plea

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Binance executive remains detained as Nigerian court postpones case

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Detained Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan Seeks Justice, Sues Nigerian Government | Bitcoinist.com

Amid Nigeria’s crackdown on cryptocurrency activities, one of the detained Binance executives, Tigran Gambaryan, has taken legal action against Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), alleging a violation of his basic human rights.

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Crypto Houdini? Binance Exec Escapes Amid Criminal Charges

One of the two senior executives from crypto exchange Binance has escaped from the Nigerian authorities as criminal charges were pressed against him. The executive was first detained on February 26 as part of Nigeria’s actions against the exchange.

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Kenya and US crypto groups unite in demand for release of detained Binance execs in Nigeria

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Nigeria Detains Binance’s Key Crypto Crime Investigator, Details Inside | Bitcoinist.com

Two senior executives from cryptocurrency exchange Binance, Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, have been detained against their will by Nigerian authorities, according to a recent report by Wired.

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Binance Succumbs To Regulatory Scrutiny, Pulls Out Of Nigeria In Major Setback | Bitcoinist.com

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has suspended all Nigerian naira (NGN) services due to mounting regulatory scrutiny in the country. 
The decision came as the Nigerian government accused Binance of manipulating foreign exchange rates and demanded significant compensation.

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Binance CEO Given 7 Days To Address Allegations Of Terrorist Financing In Nigeria | Bitcoinist.com

Nigeria has joined the global crackdown on alleged money laundering and terrorist financing within the crypto industry, with the House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes summoning Binance chief executive Richard Teng.

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Nigeria Fines Binance $10 Billion For Currency Devaluation

On Friday, Nigeria levied a $10 billion fine against Binance, the leading global crypto exchange, citing allegations that the platform has played a pivotal role in devaluing the Nigerian currency.

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