In a recent development, Richard Teng, the CEO of Binance, has confirmed the company’s close cooperation with Nigerian authorities following the detention of its head of financial crime compliance, Tigran Gambaryan. Gambaryan and another Binance official are facing accusations of laundering over $35 million. According to a Reuters report, the Nigerian court has adjourned the…
Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan remained entangled in a legal battle with Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with his bail application hearing being postponed yet again. The Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned his case after the EFCC’s lawyer requested more time to respond to new issues Gambaryan’s defense team raised. Gambaryan’s Appeal Adjourned…
In the latest development of the saga between Binance and Nigerian authorities, the executive who fled from Nigerian custody at the end of March has been traced to Kenya by the Federal Government. According to local reports, authorities are starting the extradition process and interrogating the guards in charge of the executive’s custody. Binance Exec’s…
Binance executive Nadeem Anjarwalla is facing extradition from Kenya following his escape from custody in Nigeria. He was spotted after a manhunt was launched from Nigeria that led the authorities to Kenya, where his whereabouts were discovered. Binance Executive Set to Be Extradited According to a local report, the Nigerian government is working on extraditing…
According to local media reports, Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s Head of Financial Crimes Compliance, has been remanded in custody in Abuja, Nigeria. The Federal High Court in Abuja postponed the hearing of Gambaryan’s bail application for 11 days, with the remand order continuing until the bail hearing on April 18. The judge, Emeka Nwite, agreed with…
I recently spoke with Ray Youssef, CEO of NoOnes, a peer-to-peer (P2P) bitcoin trading platform with numerous other functionalities, about how NoOnes is empowering its users, what it’s doing in response to the Nigerian government’s crackdown on Binance P2P and why P2P marketplaces play a crucial role in fulfilling the promise of bitcoin as a…
The digital gold rush is back on. With the next Bitcoin halving event just around the corner, excitement in the cryptocurrency world has reached a fever pitch. Google Trends data reveals a record-breaking surge in global searches for “Bitcoin halving,” with scores hitting an unprecedented 45 and analysts predicting a potential climb to a perfect…
Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, reportedly seeks to re-establish its presence in the Indian market after being banned by the country’s local government earlier this year. Binance’s Cost To Return To India According to a recent report from India’s Economic Times, the exchange intends to return as a registered entity, aiming to comply with the…
Dubai, known for its forward-thinking approach and embracing the potential of blockchain technology, has granted Binance’s Dubai entity, Binance FZE, a full Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license. Opening Doors For Retail And Institutional Investors According to a local media report, the VASP license obtained by Binance FZE allows the company to expand its offerings…
In recent developments, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has been reevaluating its choice of law firm to oversee the cryptocurrency exchange Binance as an independent monitor. The decision concerns the firm’s previous work for the now-bankrupt FTX exchange. The monitorships were part of the $4.3 billion deal in which Binance pleaded guilty to violating…