Herniated disc and handcuffs: Binance exec’s health deteriorates in Nigerian prison Binance disputes claims about its earnings in Nigeria, while legal battles intensify amid the six-month detention of employee, Tigran Gambaryan.
Binance exec in Nigerian prison denied access to legal team amidst worsening health Tigran Gambaryan’s legal team has not been allowed into the prison since July 26 while Gambaryan has suffered additional health complications.
Nigerian SEC mandates crypto firms to open local offices for regulatory sandbox participation Nigeria's SEC unveils strict requirements for crypto firms, including local presence and hefty penalties, as it seeks to regulate the burgeoning digital asset market amidst global challenges.
Nigeria’s crypto crackdown: U.S. Congress pushes for Binance exec’s release from Nigerian prison A bipartisan House resolution urges Nigeria to free Tigran Gambaryan, detained since February, citing health concerns and due process violations.
97% of African countries struggle with crypto compliance: FATF FATF’s latest review also reveals that 75% of jurisdictions globally fall short of crypto compliance.
Nigerian Binance users transact using fictitious names, CBN official testifies Olubukola Akinwumi, a CBN deputy director, revealed how Nigerians trading on Binance use false names to hide their identities.
From rigid rules to flexible principles: South Africa’s approach to financial innovation South Africa’s financial conduct regulator aims to foster innovation while protecting consumers, as crypto licensing efforts continue.