Nigeria Court Adjourns Hearings for Binance, Execs' Tax Evasion Cases: Reports

The local tax watchdog last month filed charges in an Abuja court against Binance and the two executives who were detained in the country.

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Binance Executives File Suit Against Nigeria: Local Media

The two Binance executives held in Nigeria after being invited for consultations filed suit against two government agencies for allegedly violating their human rights.

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Detained Binance’s executives sue Nigerian government, report says

Binance’s executives intercepted by Nigerian officials have sued the Nigerian government, saying the local authorities have violated their fundamental rights. Binance executives, Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, have filed a lawsuit against Nigeria‘s national security adviser’s office and the anti-graft…

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Crypto Houdini? Binance Exec Escapes From Nigerian Custody Amid Tax Evasion Charges – Report

One of the two senior executives from crypto exchange Binance has escaped from the Nigerian authorities as criminal charges were pressed against him. The executive was first detained on February 26 as part of Nigeria’s actions against the exchange.

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Is Nigeria Strong-Arming Binance?

Two mid-levels executives were detained without charge for more than a month, one escaped. Here’s what we know so far about Nigeria's legal battle with Binance.

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Binance executive held in Nigeria reportedly escapes from custody

One of the two Binance executives held in Nigeria has reportedly escaped from custody, according to a local media outlet.   Binance is the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume and has faced a rough time in Nigeria over the past several months.

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Nigeria Charges Binance With Tax Evasion After Detained Exec Escapes: Reports

One of two senior Binance executives in government custody has escaped, local media reported over the weekend.

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

Notable pro-crypto pressure groups in Kenya and the United States have demanded the release of Binance executives held by the Nigerian government since Feb. 26. Last month, two Binance executives—Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla—traveled to Nigeria to address the ongoing issues surrounding the exchange’s operations in the African country.

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Binance urges Nigerian authorities to keep dialogue with ‘constructive’ players after halting all services in naira

Binance has issued a compliance statement amid executives’ detention in Nigeria, with their stay in custody until at least March 20. As two executives from Binance remain detained in Nigeria for the second week in a row without any charges…

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Detained Binance Executives to Remain in Nigerian Custody Until Hearing: WSJ

The two men were arrested on Feb. 26 after arriving in Abuja to meet with Nigerian leaders who accused the crypto exchange of crashing the country’s currency, the naira.

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Nigeria reportedly requested data from Binance on its top 100 largest customers following executives arrest

Following the detention of Binance executives, Nigerian officials have now reportedly requested data on the exchange’s top 100 largest customers. Nigeria has once again reemerged in the spotlight following reports of local authorities allegedly demanding Binance to pay a $10…

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Nigeria Detains Binance’s Key Crypto Crime Investigator, Details Inside

Two senior executives from cryptocurrency exchange Binance, Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, have been detained against their will by Nigerian authorities, according to a recent report by Wired.

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Nigeria Invited, Then Detained Binance’s Compliance Head and Africa Manager for Two Weeks: Reports

Two senior executives of Binance, Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, have been held against their will for the past two weeks by Nigerian authorities.

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Binance Will Discontinue Its Nigerian Naira Services After Government Scrutiny

Two Binance executives were recently detained in the country, and the exchange’s CEO Richard Teng, has been summoned to appear before a committee.

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Nigerian Parliamentary Committee Summons Binance CEO Teng: Report

Two executives of the exchange were detained last week on arrival in the country.

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This Country Is Investigating the Binance CEO Over $26 Billion in ‘Suspicious Trades’

Nigerian authorities have summoned Binance CEO Richard Teng over suspicious flows on the exchange following the detention of two other executives. The post This Country Is Investigating the Binance CEO Over $26 Billion in ‘Suspicious Trades’ appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Nigeria hits Binance with $10B fine: Is BNB feeling the heat?

The Nigerian government has detained two Binance executives. The exchange has been accused of enabling illegal transactions in the country. Binance [BNB] finds itself in potential trouble agThe post Nigeria hits Binance with $10B fine: Is BNB feeling the heat? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Nigeria Detains Binance Executives as It Investigates the Crypto Exchange: Reports

Binance executives were intercepted by Nigerian officials and their passports seized after they landed in the country.

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Nigeria arrests Binance executives amid naira speculation crackdown

Nigerian authorities have reportedly detained two senior executives at Binance in a bid to clamp down on naira speculation. As reported by the Financial Times (FT), Binance’s two senior executives have been arrested upon arrival to Nigeria by the Office…

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Binance drops Nigerian naira from P2P platform amid forex manipulation concerns

Crypto exchange Binance has removed Nigeria’s fiat currency, Naira, from the national currencies it supports on its peer-to-peer platform, according to CryptoSlate sources. Meanwhile, the Financial Times reported that two Binance executives have been detained in the country, with their passports seized.

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Two Binance Senior Executives Arrested in Nigeria

In a dramatic turn, Nigeria detains Binance executives amid a crackdown on crypto exchanges to curb naira volatility and tackle rising inflation. The post Two Binance Senior Executives Arrested in Nigeria appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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IRS hires ConsenSys, Binance US, and TaxBit executives to strengthen crypto supervision

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is hiring employees from the crypto industry to improve its expertise in working with digital assets. According to a Feb. 28 Bloomberg report, the IRS has hired two former cryptocurrency executives. One of them, Sulolit…

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Status Quo At Binance: New CEO Affirms No Changes To Top Executives

The crypto exchange has undergone a significant leadership transition in the aftermath of Binance Holdings’ $4.3 billion settlement with the US Department of Justice (DOJ).  According to Bloomberg, Richard Teng, the newly appointed CEO following co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s departure, has expressed his commitment to maintaining the stability of the core team.  Binance’s Core Team […]

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Binance CEO freezes millions in stolen crypto after this incident - More here

Workers from a client company of Binance were kidnapped. CZ responded quickly, and made a public announcement on X. Binance's [BNB] CEO CZ shared that executives from a client company they The post Binance CEO freezes millions in stolen crypto after this incident - More here appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Head of Binance payment processor resigns

Saulius Galatiltis, CEO of a Binance crypto-to-fiat payment affiliate, has stepped down in an ongoing exodus of executives from the digital asset titan. Galatiltis served as Bifinity’s chief executive from January 2022 to October 2023, per his LinkedIn profile. The…

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Binance CEO Accused Of Fraudulent Practices In Brazilian Crypto Scam Probe

In a recent development, a Brazilian congressional committee has recommended the indictment of Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao and three other Binance executives following an extensive investigation into financial pyramid schemes in Brazil.

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Binance CEO and executives face possible indictment in Brazil

The CEO of Binance and three local executives are facing the risk of indictment in Brazil for alleged financial crimes. A congressional committee that investigated crypto-related pyramid schemes in the country has recommended that law enforcement authorities indict Changpeng Zhao,…

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Brazil’s Congress puts Binance CEO CZ in crosshairs for indictment

A congressional committee has recommended that Changpeng Zhao and three local Binance executives be indicted for fraud and other financial crimes.

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Changpeng Zhao and other Binance executives facing possible indictments in Brazil

A Brazilian congressional committee has asked for Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao and three other company executives to be indicted, Bloomberg said on Oct. 10. Following the committee’s recommendations, the decision to indict Zhao and the other company executives now lies with the Brazilian police.

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Binance faces increased SEC scrutiny as executives depart

As a wave of Binance staff, including its US CEO, resigns, the SEC intensifies its case, urging the court to allow deeper investigation into the crypto giant’s activities. In a court filing, the SEC recast accusations against CZ’s companies and…

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‘I Just Want to Keep Things Moving’: Judge Makes No Ruling in SEC-Binance Document Dispute

A U.S. judge declined to order Binance.US to make its executives more available for depositions, or for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to back down in its demands for more documents during a hearing Monday.

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SEC urges expedited discovery in Binance case; cites ‘mass exodus’ of US executives who may have key information

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) acknowledged on Sept. 18 that multiple key Binance. US executives have left the company. In a court filing, the regulator wrote: “The accelerating mass exodus of BAM [ie.

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BNB holder caution warranted as the SEC-Binance standoff intensifies

Binance US found itself in a pickle as the SEC pushes the pedal on regulatory scrutiny. BNB confidence dropped as multiple Binance US executives resigned. BNB holders are exercising caution The post BNB holder caution warranted as the SEC-Binance standoff intensifies appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Binance.US Leadership Catastrophe: More Top Executives Step Down Amid SEC Lawsuit

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Binance CEO Addresses Recent US Executive Exit – Details

Binance Chief Executive Officer Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has commented on the recent exodus of top executives from the exchange’s US subsidiary in the last week.   On September 13, the CEO of Binance.

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Binance.US Leadership Crisis, Legal and Risk Heads Follow CEO Exit

Binance.US's legal and risk executives resigned without explanation, deepening leadership woes at the troubled crypto firm.

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Binance US loses head of legal and chief risk officer

The head of legal, Krishna Juvvadi, and chief risk officer, Sidney Majalya, are leaving Binance US following the recent news on layoffs. According to the Wall Street Journal, the departure of both executives follows the recent exit of its former…

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Binance.US Risk and Legal Executives Reportedly Depart Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

The head of legal and chief risk officer at Binance.US have left the company amid ongoing legal battles with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The post Binance.US Risk and Legal Executives Reportedly Depart Amid Regulatory Scrutiny appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Two more top executives depart Binance.US amid layoffs, SEC action: Report

The Binance.US head of legal and the exchange’s chief risk officer have reportedly left the company while it faces an SEC suit.

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Two more Binance.US executives leave the company as mass exodus continues

Two more Binance. US executives have left the company amidst other departures and layoffs, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sept. 14. The report indicates that Binance. US’ Head of Legal, Krishna Juvvadi, and its chief risk officer, Sidney Majalya, are leaving the firm.

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Binance.US Plagued By Staff Exodus: Legal And Risk Executives Abandon Ship

In recent developments, Binance. US, the American affiliate of cryptocurrency giant Binance, is engulfed in a storm of legal challenges and a wave of executive departures.   Related Reading: Ethereum Leverage Ratio Is Rising, What Does It Mean? Binance.

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Binance.US Loses Legal, Risk Executives Amid Massive Exodus

Binance.US, the American subsidiary of the global cryptocurrency exchange, is grappling with an executive shakeup that's raising eyebrows across the industry

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Binance’s exec exodus, Nasdaq to trade AI orders and SBF loses bail appeal: Hodler’s Digest, Sept. 3-9

Binance executives depart, Nasdaq will trade AI-based orders and a bail appeal is denied for Sam Bankman-Fried.

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Binance: FUD rises as top executives head for exit, what now?

As key executives from Binance Russia exited the company, CZ took to Twitter to reduce FUD. BNB's price remained stagnant. Binance [BNB] has been the recipient of the most FUD in the recent The post Binance: FUD rises as top executives head for exit, what now? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Crypto whales shuffle millions via Binance amid regulatory scrutiny

Crypto whales are shuffling millions of tokens via Binance despite increasing regulatory concerns and executives resigning

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Binance Exec Exodus Continues as More Senior Figures Quits

Binance's Russian management takes a knock as two key executives depart for undisclosed reasons. The post Binance Exec Exodus Continues as More Senior Figures Quits appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Binance CEO CZ Addresses Exodus of Managers for First Time

Binance's (BNB) CEO commented on executives' mass quitting with optimistic tone

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Binance Russia execs leave amid ongoing rumors of market exit

Two Binance executives announced they were leaving the company amid the rumors of the major exchange possibly exiting Russia. Binance’s head of Eastern Europe and CIS, including Russia, Gleb Kostarev, announced in a Sept. 6 LinkedIn post that it was…

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Binance reportedly loses APAC region head amid regulatory issues

One of Binance’s top executives is reportedly exiting the company following several senior executive departures in recent months.   Binance Asia-Pacific (APAC) chief Leon Foong is resigning from the firm, Bloomberg reported on Aug.

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