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Nigeria claims Binance’s bribery allegations are ‘blackmail’
The government said Binance should respect the legal process instead of engaging in public relations maneuvers.
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Binance CEO says Nigeria is detaining US exec as a control tactic, reveals bribe demands
Binance CEO Richard Teng calls for the release of Tigran Gambaryan, a detained U.S. executive in Nigeria, denouncing the action as a dangerous new precedent and revealing bribe demands by Nigerian officials.
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Nigeria to remove Naira from P2P trading platforms to curb currency manipulation
The Nigerian government have stepped up efforts to curb foreign exchange manipulation with the removal of Naira from P2P platforms.
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Nigeria poised to outlaw P2P crypto trading over national security concerns
The NSA's classification is expected to pave the way for new regulations banning P2P crypto trading, with an official announcement anticipated soon.
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Marathon Digital boosts Bitcoin production by 21% YoY in April, defies halving challenges
Marathon Digital confirmed that it is consulting for the Kenyan government over its crypto regulatory regime.
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Nigeria denies freezing over 300 P2P accounts on more crypto exchanges amid forex concerns
Nigeria CBN circular warned that traders "buying and selling USDT illegally" would be arrested.
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Kenya to extradite Binance executive involved in tax evasion and escape drama to Nigeria
Binance's legal battle in Nigeria has faced significant challenges, with the cout postponing proceedings twice.
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Nigerian court orders Binance executive to remain in prison despite not guilty plea
Gambaryan argued that he shouldn't be held responsible for Binance's actions.
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Binance executive remains detained as Nigerian court postpones case
Binance's legal turmoil in Nigeria continues amid charges and executive detention.
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Nigeria and Interpol collaborate to extradite Binance executive amid money laundering charges
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Detained Binance exec sues Nigeria over ‘human rights violations’
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