Nigeria
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Two US Lawmakers Move Resolution Demanding Immediate Release of Binance Executive Held in Nigeria
Two US lawmakers are moving a resolution that demands Nigerian authorities release an imprisoned high-ranking Binance executive. Republicans French Hill…
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Nigeria to mandate local offices, leadership for crypto firms seeking license under new regime
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has introduced stringent guidelines for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) to establish…
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Nigeria issues 30-day deadline for crypto firms to re-register under new regime
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a 30-day ultimatum for crypto exchanges and digital asset traders to re-register…
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US House Officials Urge President Biden to Free Binance Employee Incarcerated in Nigeria: Report
US lawmakers urge the White House to take action and help a Binance employee who has been held captive in…
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Binance CEO Richard Teng Demands Nigeria Release Imprisoned Employee, Offers Help in Resolving Tax Issues
Binance CEO Richard Teng is demanding the release of a top executive imprisoned in Nigeria for alleged money laundering crimes.…
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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…
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Nigeria poised to outlaw P2P crypto trading over national security concerns
Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA) is set to label crypto trading as a national security threat, signaling an impending crackdown…
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Nigeria freezes 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…
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Nigeria Orders Incarceration of Binance Executive Following Money Laundering and Tax Evasion Charges: Report
A Nigerian federal high court has ordered a senior Binance executive to be remanded for over a week at a…
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Binance Executive Detained in Nigeria Appears in Court Over Alleged Money Laundering and Tax Evasion: Report
Binance’s head of financial crime compliance reportedly appeared at a Nigerian court hearing on Thursday following charges of money laundering…
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