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OKX to End Operations in Nigeria, Blames "Changes in Local Laws"
2024-07-18T19:25:03.000+02:00
The cryptocurrency exchange suspended naira withdrawals in May.
The latest decision follows a gradual reduction of services, culminating in a complete exit by mid-August.
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Binance Money Laundering Trial Postponed in Nigeria over Missing Medical Records: Report
2024-07-16T19:53:55.956+02:00
The judge delayed the trial because a medical report belonging to Binance's Head of Financial Crimes Compliance was not submitted as evidence.
The court also issued a warrant of arrest for the hospital's medical director and ordered Gambaryan admitted to the hospital for 24 hours.
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Binance Scheduled to Face Tax Evasion Charges in Nigerian Court This October
2024-07-12T15:35:09.623+02:00
The exchange's representative pleaded not guilty to all charges during a recent hearing.
Similar charges against two Binance executives were dropped in June, but they still face separate money laundering allegations.
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SEC Nigeria Sounds the Alarm on Fraudsters Posing as Director General
2024-07-05T15:40:40.071+02:00
Scammers posing as the DG are tricking people into sharing personal info and making payments.
CySEC and FSMA faced impersonation scams where fraudsters exploited their names and logos.
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KuCoin to Impose 7.5% Transaction Fee Tax in Nigeria amid Regulatory Uncertainty
2024-07-03T21:56:58.116+02:00
This new value-added tax does not apply to the overall transaction amount.
The source of approval remains unclear, and it is unclear whether the Nigerian government will authorize it.
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“Our Focus Is on Solving Real Problems and Creating Sustainable Solutions:” Moniepoint VP
2024-06-27T17:00:51.698+02:00
Edidiong Uwemakpan on building financial bridges.
"We're Building Something for African Businesses."
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Fleeing Binance Executive's Rights Lawsuit Dismissed by Nigerian Court
2024-06-19T18:55:35.642+02:00
Nadeem Anjarwalla escaped from lawful custody to Kenya, complicating the legal proceedings.
The case involved claims against Nigeria's National Security Adviser and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
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Binance Leaders Off the Hook in Nigeria Tax Evasion Case after Legal Shuffle
2024-06-14T15:39:33.681+02:00
Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla denied the tax evasion charges and were removed as defendants in the case.
Nigeria blames Binance amid currency challenges, citing cryptocurrency platforms' role in trading the Nigerian naira.
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US Legislators Rally Behind Binance's Executive Detained in Nigeria
2024-06-05T17:19:26.337+02:00
Sixteen Republican congressmen, led by Michael McCaul, urged President Biden to intervene for Tigran Gambaryan's release.
The lawmakers claimed that the charges against Gambaryan were baseless coercion tactics by Nigeria to extort Binance.
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Nigerian Court Clears Binance Executive for Trial in Tax Evasion Case
2024-05-17T16:11:55.807+02:00
The case involves allegations of laundering $35 million and unauthorized financial activities.
Binance's CEO criticizes the detention of executives during talks, labelling it a dangerous precedent.
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Nigeria Denies Binance's Bribery Allegations amidst Crypto Clash
2024-05-08T17:49:55.278+02:00
Binance’s CEO alleges an extortion attempt for a "secret" payment to resolve Nigerian issues.
The Ministry of Information spokesman dismissed the CEO's claim as a diversionary tactic.
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Binance Trial on Ice in Nigerian Court as Lawyers Demand Missing Documents
2024-05-02T18:48:24.466+02:00
The judge postponed the trial to May 17 to give Binance's lawyers time to review the 300-page document.
Binance and its executives also face tax evasion allegations brought by Nigeria's EFCC.
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Detained Binance Executives’ Bail Hearing in Nigeria Pushed to May 17
2024-04-24T11:19:32.514+02:00
Tigran Gambaryan pleaded not guilty to charges of tax evasion and money laundering.
His wife launched a petition requesting the US and Nigerian governments to return him to the US.
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Detained Binance Executive in Nigeria Remanded after "Not Guilty" Plea
2024-04-09T07:20:54.976+02:00
He has been sent to a correctional facility until the decision on his bail application.
His trial will start on May 2.
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Nigeria Charges Binance for Tax Evasion
2024-03-25T13:10:23.241+02:00
The lawsuit named the exchange and the two detained executives.
One of Binance's detained executives reportedly escaped on Friday.
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Crackdown on Binance: Nigeria Court Orders the Exchange to Disclose Customers’ Data
2024-03-19T07:46:30.745+02:00
The data would help the investigative agencies to unravel the alleged money laundering and terrorism financing on Binance.
Nigeria detained two of Binance’s executives and reportedly demanded $10 billion.
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Nigeria Presses Binance amid Economic Turmoil and Detains Executives
2024-03-13T18:21:12.539+02:00
The authorities demand user data of the top 100 users and six months of transactions.
Binance faces intensified crackdown by authorities for alleged currency speculation.
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Binance Ceases Nigerian Naira Services amid Legal Dispute
2024-03-05T15:01:28.121+02:00
The exchange will cease to support any deposits from Naira after 2 p.m. UTC on Tuesday.
The Nigerian government demands nearly $10 billion from Binance amid a legal dispute.
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Binance Faces Regulatory Storm as Executives Detained in Nigeria: Report
2024-02-28T20:11:56.916+02:00
The crypto exchange has halted the trading of the naira against Bitcoin.
Nigeria's central bank has expressed concerns about illicit funds on crypto exchanges.
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Binance Faces Regulatory Scrutiny in Nigeria amid Calls for Crypto Ban
2024-02-22T12:22:14.068+02:00
Crypto users in Nigeria struggle accessing exchanges' websites like Binance and OctaFX.
Binance's P2P platform has imposed limits on USDT sales, causing trading issues for users.
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Nigeria's Central Bank Approves cNGN Stablecoin Launch amid CBDC Concerns
2024-01-05T16:13:35.469+02:00
cNGN will go live on February 27, 2024.
This stablecoin aims to transform the Nigerian Naira into a global currency.
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Nigerian SEC Clarifies Warning against Binance, Labels It 'Illegal'
2023-07-31T13:16:54.698+02:00
The latest circular came through clarification on a previous announcement.
The regulator warned against the high risks of crypto investments.
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Nigeria Orders Binance to Halt Operations While Hong Kong Welcomes Coinbase
2023-06-12T11:39:17.249+02:00
SEC Nigeria said the crypto exchange's operations in the region are illegal.
In contrast, Hong Kong welcomes beleaguered Coinbase to the country.
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Nigeria’s SEC Blacklists Six Online Trading Platforms
2023-05-01T22:16:54.423+02:00
Some of the platforms include Prime Invest, FXBoxed and New Finance LLC.
The Nigerian watchdog is also considering allowing asset-backed tokens.
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Admirals Strengthens African Presence with New Offices in Nigeria
2023-05-01T17:10:21.097+02:00
The brokerage received a license in South Africa and Kenya last year.
Admirals posted a record year in 2022 with €69M in revenue.
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