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Worldcoin token surges 12% after Ecuador expansion and Kenya probe closure

Worldcoin token surges 12% after Ecuador expansion and Kenya probe closure

Worldcoin continues to face significant legal troubles despite its recent victories.

Nigerian court drops Binance Anjarwalla’s case following his custody escape

Nigerian court drops Binance Anjarwalla’s case following his custody escape

Tigran Gambaryan is still held at the Kuje Prison by the Nigerian authorities.

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Nigeria drops tax evasion charges against Binance execs

Gambaryan continues to face money laundering charges from the Nigerian authorities.

Zimbabwe launches study to map and regulate crypto industry

Zimbabwe launches study to map and regulate crypto industry

The initiative seeks to map and regulate the crypto landscape, inviting insights from local and global firms.

Former US prosecutors demand action on Binance exec’s detention in Nigeria

Former US prosecutors demand action on Binance exec’s detention in Nigeria

The Nigerian government maintains Gambaryan and Binance would be allowed to themselves in court.

Lawmakers plea for President Biden’s swift action as US Binance exec fights for life in Nigerian prison

Lawmakers plea for President Biden’s swift action as US Binance exec fights for life in Nigerian prison

The lawmakers argued Gambaryan is being held as part of a coercion tactic by the Nigerian government to extort Binance.

Bitcoin miner Marathon partners with Kenya to capitalize on excess energy

Bitcoin miner Marathon partners with Kenya to capitalize on excess energy

The agreeement is expected to attract $80 million in foreign investments.

Nigerian High Court delays Binance executive trial over health concerns

Nigerian High Court delays Binance executive trial over health concerns

Tigran Gambaryan has been held in Nigeria since February 26.

Nigerian court denies bail to Binance executive, intensifying crypto industry tensions

Nigerian court denies bail to Binance executive, intensifying crypto industry tensions

Stakeholders warn that the continued detention of Binance executives in Nigeria could cause reputational damage for the country.

IMF backs crypto to solve Nigeria’s forex issues despite local crackdown

Adoption 2 years ago

Nigeria claims Binance’s bribery allegations are ‘blackmail’

Exchanges 2 years ago

Binance CEO says Nigeria is detaining US exec as a control tactic, reveals bribe demands

Exchanges 2 years ago

Nigeria to remove Naira from P2P trading platforms to curb currency manipulation

Regulation 2 years ago