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Nigeria to ban person-to-person cryptocurrency trading to protect the naira
In a significant regulatory shift, Nigeria has announced plans to prohibit person-to-person (P2P) cryptocurrency trading in the Nigerian naira, aiming to safeguard its local currency from further depreciation and market manipulation. дальше »
2024-5-7 12:55
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Nigeria to remove Naira from P2P trading platforms to curb currency manipulation
The Nigerian government has revealed intentions to delist the national currency, the Naira, from all peer-to-peer (P2P) trading platforms. Emomotimi Agama, the Director General of the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), reportedly revealed this plan during a virtual meeting with the country’s blockchain stakeholders today as part of a wider effort to combat the […] The post Nigeria to remove Naira from P2P trading platforms to curb currency manipulation appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-5-7 23:30
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Nigeria postpones Binance exec trial to May 17
A Nigerian court has postponed a trial against cryptocurrency exchange Binance and two of its executives. дальше »
2024-5-2 19:42
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Binance Nigeria Money Laundering Trial Delayed to May 17, Says Gambaryan Family Spokesperson
Binance's lawyer needed more time to look at evidence from Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. дальше »
2024-5-2 15:25
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CEO of Nigerian exchange Patricia debunks rumors of company’s shutdown
Fejiro Hanu, CEO of Nigerian crypto exchange platform Patricia, recently took to his X account to refute rumors circulating about the exchange’s imminent closure amid its battle to scale customer fund loss. дальше »
2024-5-2 12:25
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Nigerian Central Bank halts fintech new accounts to curb crypto trading
The Nigerian Central Bank has requested four fintech companies to pause creating new accounts in a bid to block crypto traders from accessing them. As per a report from Nigerian news outlet Techcabal, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed four key players in… дальше »
2024-5-1 11:05
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Nigeria denies freezing over 300 P2P accounts on more crypto exchanges amid forex concerns
Nigerian authorities are gearing up for the next phase of their crackdown on crypto trading, targeting peer-to-peer (P2P) platforms like OKX, Binance, KuCoin, and Bybit, according to a trending circular on social media platform X. дальше »
2024-4-24 13:30
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Jailed Binance Exec’s Bail Hearing in Nigeria Postponed Until May 17
Detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan will remain in prison in Nigeria until at least May 17, following an Abuja court’s ruling to postpone a scheduled bail hearing until after he is tried on money laundering charges. дальше »
2024-4-24 22:33
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Kenyan authorities reportedly extradite Binance executive to Nigeria
The EFCC, Interpol, and Kenyan police are negotiating the extradition of the Binance executive. дальше »
2024-4-23 19:03
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Binance Exec's Wife Denies Report of Extradition to Nigeria
Nadeem Anjarwalla, who escaped Nigerian custody in March, could be extradited back to the country within the week, one local media outlet reported citing government sources. дальше »
2024-4-23 12:53
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Binance exec on the run: Nigeria government pursues extradition from Kenya
Nigeria’s tax agency filed charges against two Binance execs, who were later detained. But one of them has escaped. Government officials say they found him. дальше »
2024-4-14 19:57
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Binance executive denies Nigerian money laundering charges
Nigerian authorities arraigned Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan before an Abuja High Court on April 8, where the employee denied allegations and applied for bail. дальше »
2024-4-8 18:08
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Detained Binance Exec Pleads Not Guilty to Money Laundering Charges in Nigeria: Reports
Tigran Gambaryan was remanded pending trial, reports say. дальше »
2024-4-8 16:43
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Nigerian court postpones detained Binance official’s hearing
The court has postponed the hearing for a Binance official detained in Nigeria on allegations of tax evasion to April 19. дальше »
2024-4-4 16:43
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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. дальше »
2024-4-5 14:23
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Nigeria and Interpol collaborate to extradite Binance executive amid money laundering charges
The Nigerian Government has engaged the International Criminal Police Organization, Interpol, to facilitate the extradition of Binance executive Nadeem Anjarwalla, who is currently on the run, as reported by local media outlet Punch. дальше »
2024-4-3 17:55
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Binance requests release of detained employee in Nigeria
Binance has asked the Nigerian government to free one of its two arrested employees after the other reportedly escaped custody late last month. дальше »
2024-4-3 16:08
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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… дальше »
2024-3-29 10:34
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Detained Binance exec sues Nigeria over ‘human rights violations’
Detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan has initiated legal action against Nigerian authorities, including the National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu and the Economics and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), over allegations of human rights violations. дальше »
2024-3-29 22:15
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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. дальше »
2024-3-26 23:05
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Binance executive escapes detention amid tax evasion case in Nigeria
In a startling development in Nigeria’s ongoing tax evasion case involving Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, a high-ranking executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, has reportedly escaped detention using a fake passport. дальше »
2024-3-25 13:10
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Detained Binance executive reportedly escapes from custody in Nigeria
Nadeem Anjarwalla, a detained Binance executive in Nigeria, reportedly escaped custody after being taken for prayer. On Mar. 22, Nadeem Anjarwalla, a British-Kenyan who is Binance‘s regional manager for Africa, reportedly fled Nigeria after being detained upon arrival in the… дальше »
2024-3-26 10:22
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Private credit protocols allocate 40% of loans for automotive sector: CoinGecko
Researchers at CoinGecko say 42% of loans from private credit protocols focus on emerging markets, particularly in the automotive sector. Private credit protocols — like Centrifuge and Goldfinch — allocate over 42% of their outstanding loans to a car financing,… дальше »
2024-3-22 11:52
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Nigeria intensifies probe into Binance with court-ordered data disclosure
A Federal High Court in Nigeria has ordered Binance to provide detailed information on all its Nigerian users to the country’s foremost anti-corruption agency — the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). дальше »
2024-3-19 23:30
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Binance ordered to surrender Nigerian user data
An ex-parte motion in Nigeria’s crackdown on Binance looks set to expose internal platform information to regulatory scrutiny. дальше »
2024-3-19 18:49
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Nigeria SEC: Registration fees for crypto exchanges should increase fivefold
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is proposing a significant hike in registration fees for cryptocurrency exchanges operating within the nation. The suggested amendment would raise the fee from the current 30 million naira (approximately $18,620) to 150 million naira… дальше »
2024-3-17 22:46
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Nigeria ‘not yet one of its top markets’ says Binance, despite high crypto adoption in African country
Binance said Nigeria is not one of its top markets amid recent issues with authorities in the African country. In a March 13 statement, the exchange revealed its extensive cooperation with local law enforcement agencies to promote the responsible growth of crypto in Nigeria. дальше »
2024-3-14 18:37
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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. дальше »
2024-3-14 01:34
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Nigeria’s Crackdown On Binance Escalates: Authorities Demand For Top 100 User Details
Nigeria has initiated a bold request to Binance, the world’s leading crypto exchange. The Nigerian government has called upon the exchange to provide comprehensive data on its top 100 users based in the country, alongside a detailed transaction history spanning the last six months. дальше »
2024-3-14 00:00
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Binance delists multiple TUSD trading pairs; TUSD devaluation to blame?
Binance has announced the upcoming cessation of trading for several stablecoin spot trading pairs associated with Justin Sun-linked stablecoin TrueUSD (TUSD). The paris include COMP/TUSD, EDU/TUSD, and PENDLE/TUSD. дальше »
2024-3-14 14:41
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Former US IRS agent among Binance staff detained in Nigeria
The Nigerian government reportedly obtained a court warrant to detain Binance officials for at least twelve days after they insisted they should be taken to their respective countries’ embassies, local media outlet Premium Times reported on Mar. дальше »
2024-3-12 17:50
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Nigeria reportedly detained Binance execs after inviting them to discuss issues with crypto
Nigerian officials have reportedly detained a former U.S. federal agent and a regional manager for Africa who both work for Binance. Nigeria has reportedly detained Binance’s top crypto crime investigator as well as a regional manager shortly after they both… дальше »
2024-3-12 14:35
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Binance ends Nigerian Naira services amid government crackdown
Crypto exchange Binance said it would discontinue all services associated with the Nigerian local fiat currency, Naira (NGN), in a phased approach this week, according to a Mar. 5 statement. The Richard Teng-led crypto platform stated that its Nigerian users would not enjoy several NGN-related services, including deposits, withdrawals, conversions, spot trading, P2P, Auto-invest, and […] The post Binance ends Nigerian Naira services amid government crackdown appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-3-5 16:50
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Nigeria’s government rails against crypto as naira plummets
Regulators are being urged to take action against Binance and other exchanges, such as KuCoin and Bybit, in a bid to prevent further manipulation of the Naira. дальше »
2024-3-4 04:52
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Nigeria fines Binance $10b in forex-rate manipulation probe
Binance faces another hefty fine following $4.3 billion paid to U.S. authorities as part of a plea settlement with the Department of Justice. дальше »
2024-3-1 19:27
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Nigeria reportedly considers $10 billion Binance fine over illegal transactions and registration
The Nigerian government is reportedly considering imposing fines of up to $10 billion on Binance. Local media outlets reported that Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the Nigerian president, said the exchange profited from facilitating illegal transactions in the African country while the nation suffered huge losses. дальше »
2024-3-3 19:10
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Nigeria Government Demands $10B From Crypto Exchange Binance: BBC
The exchange allegedly enabled funds to leave Nigeria while the country is trying to restrict capital outflows. дальше »
2024-3-1 18:53
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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… дальше »
2024-2-29 11:38
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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. дальше »
2024-2-29 21:47
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Coinbase challenges Nigeria’s governmental restriction claim
The Nigerian government has mandated telecom and internet service providers to restrict access to various crypto exchanges, including Binance, Coinbase, and Kraken. дальше »
2024-2-23 00:06
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Can Blockchain Solve Healthcare? Nigeria Bets On The Technology To Curb Fake Drugs
Blockchain technology emerges as a potential robust solution to the persistent issue of counterfeit medicines in the pharmaceutical sector. According to Goldstein Market Intelligence’s forecast, the estimated impact of counterfeit medicines is a staggering $5. дальше »
2024-2-12 00:00
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Arrest made in Nigeria’s Patricia Technologies crypto wallet heist
A spokesperson for the Nigerian Police Force said that Wilfred Bonse, a Nigerian politician, has been arrested for the theft, the conversion of cryptocurrency wallets, and the unauthorized fund diversion from Patricia Technologies. дальше »
2023-11-25 11:42
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Nigeria’s Central Bank confident about local CBDC eNaira
The Central Bank of Nigeria expressed the local CBDC, the eNaira, stating it's not a threat to the nation's financial stability. дальше »
2023-10-11 18:01
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Bahamas, Jamaica, and Nigeria pioneer CBDC adoption
As 130 economies explore CBDCs, the Bahamas, Jamaica, and Nigeria have fully launched their versions, while G20 nations proceed cautiously. According to the Atlantic Council Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) Tracker updated on Aug. 16, only three countries have fully… дальше »
2023-8-29 13:26
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Nigerian authorities call on government to ban Binance amid Naira crisis
The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has urged the Nigerian government to prohibit the operations of Binance because it was exacerbating the strain on the Naira, according to local media outlet The Cable. дальше »
2023-8-10 00:30
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Binance faces calls for ban by Nigerian Bureau De Change association
Gwadabe reportedly emphasized that Binance trading has increasingly established itself as a central point for both the Investor and Exporters window as well as the parallel market. дальше »
2023-8-9 14:53
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Regulators Tell Nigerians To Stay Away From Binance, Here’s Why
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned Nigerians against investing or trading on Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume. The Commission, as part of its “statutory mandate of investor protection,” warned local investors of the risk of trading in crypto assets, tagging it as a “high level of risk” which may […] дальше »
2023-8-2 03:00
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Nigerian SEC doubles down on Binance warning despite its recent approval in Dubai
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reiterated its warning that Binance’s operation within the country was illegal, according to a July 28 statement. In its new notice, the regulator specifically mentioned Binance’s official website, stating that: “The Commission again reiterates that the activities of Binance, https://www. дальше »
2023-7-31 20:00
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Bitcoin balances on top exchanges: What history tells us about future bull runs
Quick Take Of the three cryptocurrency exchanges holding the largest amounts of Bitcoin, Bitfinex has 320,000 BTC, Coinbase has 439,000 BTC, and Binance has 650,000 BTC. When considering the average withdrawal price across all exchanges, Bitfinex’s cost basis for BTC is way below the current market price at 10,000 USD and thus is often referred […] The post Bitcoin balances on top exchanges: What history tells us about future bull runs appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-7-31 19:00
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Analyzing Bitcoin’s summer performance with a cautionary eye on September
Quick Take As July comes to a close, Bitcoin’s performance offers a nuanced view, closing the month with a slight dip of about 3.5%. This is the second month this year where Bitcoin has declined, but despite this, the cryptocurrency has seen a remarkable yearly increase of 77%, Moving into the final month of summer, […] The post Analyzing Bitcoin’s summer performance with a cautionary eye on September appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-7-31 19:00
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