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A bright, photorealistic Cape Town boardroom scene shows a stack of Bitcoin under a glass dome beside a heavier scale of diversified assets, symbolizing caution against overexposure.

South African asset management giant advises clients against over exposure to Bitcoin

The South African firm's warnings come despite its pro-crypto stance and crypto-focused products.

Detained Binance exec sues Nigeria over ‘human rights violations’

Detained Binance exec sues Nigeria over ‘human rights violations’

The Nigerian government's tax evasion case against Binance is set to commence by April 4.

Detained Binance executive escapes from Nigerian custody amid tax evasion charges

Detained Binance executive escapes from Nigerian custody amid tax evasion charges

The Nigerian authorties have charged Binance with tax evasion.

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

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

The Nigerian government is currently pushing for another two weeks of detention for the Binance executives.

Nigeria intensifies probe into Binance with court-ordered data disclosure

Nigeria intensifies probe into Binance with court-ordered data disclosure

Binance's privacy terms show that it could share users' data with authorities for legal and regulatory compliance reasons.

Nigeria ‘not yet one of its top markets’ says Binance, despite high crypto adoption in African country

Nigeria ‘not yet one of its top markets’ says Binance, despite high crypto adoption in African country

Binance asserts support for Nigeria's fintech future in face of government scrutiny.

Former US IRS agent among Binance staff detained in Nigeria

Former US IRS agent among Binance staff detained in Nigeria

Binance said it is collaborating with the Nigerian authorities to free its detained executives.

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Nigeria to tighten crypto regulation in wake of Binance disputes

Nigeria's SEC will introduce new stringent rules for the industry following its challenges with Binance.

Binance ends Nigerian Naira services amid government crackdown

Binance ends Nigerian Naira services amid government crackdown

The Nigerian government has increased its scrutiny over Binance's operations in the country recently.

Binance CEO Richard Teng asked to appear before Nigerian committee

Politics 2 years ago

Nigeria reportedly considers $10 billion Binance fine over illegal transactions and registration

Exchanges 2 years ago

Binance drops Nigerian naira from P2P platform amid forex manipulation concerns

Exchanges 2 years ago

South Africa advances financial inclusion with crypto and digital payment reforms

Regulation 2 years ago