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Nigeria moves to extradite escaped Binance exec Nadeem Anjarwalla
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Nigeria moves to extradite escaped Binance exec Nadeem Anjarwalla

Nigerian authorities have formally requested Kenya’s assistance in apprehending and extraditing Nadeem Anjarwalla, a Binance executive who managed to escape detention on March 25th after being charged with tax evasion, as reported by the Daily Post. A detective from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the […]

Binance halts support for USDC stablecoin on Tron blockchain
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Binance executive pleads not guilty to money laundering charges

An Executive of Binance Holdings Limited, Tigran Gambaryan, has pleaded not guilty to the money laundering charges preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday charged Gambaryan before Justice Emeka Nwite at the Federal High Court in Abuja, according to The punch. Recall, that the […]

Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan arraigned by EFCC
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Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan arraigned by EFCC

Binance Holdings Limited’s official, Tigran Gambaryan, faces allegations of tax evasion and is currently undergoing legal proceedings. Alongside Nadeem Anjarwalla, who is on the run, Gambaryan has appeared in the Federal High Court in Abuja today. The case, identified as FHC/ABJ/CR/115/2024, accuses Binance of neglecting to register with the Federal Inland Revenue Service to fulfill […]

Binance working with Nigeria govt to resolve exec's detention, CEO says
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Binance reacts to escape of executive from custody

Binance, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange platform, announced on Monday its collaboration with Nigerian authorities to ensure the safety of its employees and address ongoing issues with the government. This comes after reports surfaced that Nadeem Anjarwalla, one of the detained Binance executives in Nigeria, escaped from custody. Sources revealed that Mr. Anjarwalla, 38, escaped […]

Binance halts support for USDC stablecoin on Tron blockchain
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Binance halts support for USDC stablecoin on Tron blockchain

Binance announced on Monday its decision to discontinue support for deposits and withdrawals through the Tron blockchain network for a digital stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar. This move follows Boston-based crypto firm Circle’s recent decision to cease minting USDC tokens on Tron, a platform commonly utilized for stablecoin transfers. Stablecoins are digital assets engineered […]

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Detained Binance executive escapes from custody – Report

One of the Binance executives, Nadeem Anjarwalla detained in Nigeria over alleged tax evasion and other offenses, has reportedly escaped from lawful custody. According to Premium Times, Mr. Anjarwalla, 38, fled on Friday, March 22, from the Abuja guest house where he and his colleague were detained. Guards on duty allegedly escorted him to a […]

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Two Binance execs remanded in prison after court appearance

Two Binance executives, representing the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, will remain in custody for at least another two weeks in Nigeria. Despite appearing in court for the first time on Wednesday and not facing any charges, their families disclosed. A U.S. citizen, Tigran Gambaryan serving as Binance’s head of financial crime compliance, and Nadeem Anjarwalla, […]

Binance halts support for USDC stablecoin on Tron blockchain
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Court orders Binance to surrender users data to FG

The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a compelling mandate to Binance Holdings Limited, the renowned global cryptocurrency entity, to divulge comprehensive information regarding its most influential users within Nigeria. This order, issued by Justice Emeka Nwite, comes as a response to an ex parte motion presented by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission […]

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Crypo platform NoOnes emerges top choice for Nigerian Binance users

In a groundbreaking shift within the cryptocurrency landscape, NoOnes, the innovative peer-to-peer platform, is rapidly asserting itself as the go-to choice for Binance users in Nigeria seeking seamless and efficient P2P transactions. The platform is revolutionising P2P trade with its unique community, mission and team of advocates as Binance users in Nigeria are increasingly adopting […]

Canada fines Binance $4.38m for money laundering
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Binance execs remain detained as Nigeria demands top users identity

Nigeria is actively seeking information from Binance regarding its top 100 users in the country and their complete transaction history spanning the past six months, according to a report from the Financial Times. This development coincides with recent reports from Wired revealing the identities of two Binance executives who were detained two weeks ago: Tigran […]

Nigerians search to 'sell bitcoin' after Binance exit — Google
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Nigerians search to ‘sell bitcoin’ after Binance exit — Google

A large number of Nigerians are looking to “sell bitcoin,” according to a recent Google Search Trends survey. According to the data, the number of people searching for “sell bitcoin” has increased by an astounding 376% worldwide. Nigeria is ranked first on the list. The licensing of spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds by US authorities has […]

Binance halts support for USDC stablecoin on Tron blockchain
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Binance halts Nigerian service amid govt crackdown

Effective March 8, Binance is set to cease all transactions and trading activities involving Nigeria’s local currency, aligning with a broader nationwide effort to curb cryptocurrency exchanges. “Fellow Binancians, Binance will discontinue all Nigerian Naira services as per the timeline below. Users are encouraged to withdraw NGN, trade their NGN assets, or convert NGN into […]