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Nigerian Bitcoin advocate challenges government restrictions in landmark lawsuit
Otudor demands that the Nigerian government recognizes and regulates Bitcoin as a commodity within its financial system.
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OKX to exit Nigeria amid regulatory hurdles, sets August deadline for users
The Nigerian government has recently intensified its regulatory crackdown on crypto platforms in the country.
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Binance executive Gambaryan faces 8 months in Nigeria custody with latest trial delay
The wheelchair-bound Binance executive's trial was delayed again in Nigeria.
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US Congress says Nigeria ‘wrongfully detaining’ Binance exec to ‘extort’ exchange, initiates legislation to free him
The resolution calls on the US government to take immediate action to secure Gambaryan's release.
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Witness in Nigerian trial against Binance accuses platform of contravening Central Bank rules
The Nigerian Central Bank’s deputy director accused Binance of facilitating transactions involving Naira, violating regulations.
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Nigeria to mandate local offices, leadership for crypto firms seeking license under new regime
The new requirements are part of a broader initiative to ensure closer regulatory supervision and support for local market development.
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KuCoin to enforce 7.5% VAT on Nigerian trades amid regulatory changes
Local stakeholders said the move suggest that there was room for further crypto growth in the country.
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Nigeria issues 30-day deadline for crypto firms to re-register under new regime
The SEC's directive comes amid increasing scrutiny and skepticism toward digital assets, which have exacerbated forex and economic issues in the country.
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US lawmakers visit detained Binance exec in Nigeria, call for urgent release
Nigerian authorities have resumed their case against the detained Binance executive.
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