Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s head of financial crime compliance, is exiting the company after a prolonged legal ordeal in Nigeria. According to a report by Bloomberg, his departure comes nearly eight months after his detention by Nigerian authorities on allegations of money laundering and currency manipulation. Gambaryan confirmed that Friday marks
As Trump put a pause on the Tariff negotiations, the crypto market rallied upwards. Bitcoin has reclaimed its $80K mark and is currently trading in the $82K range. The altcoin sector has also shown positive movements in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, the SEC, on completion of its final voting,
A Nigerian court has adjourned the Federal Inland Revenue Service’s (FIRS) tax evasion case against Binance until April 30. The decision gives the FIRS more time to respond to a motion filed by the crypto exchange. Binance challenged a February 11 court order that allowed documents to be served via
In an effort to intensify oversight of the digital asset market, the Nigerian government is set to introduce cryptocurrency taxation. Spearheaded by Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The move aims to incorporate crypto transactions into the country’s formal tax framework. The proposed legislation is part of a broader regulatory
Nigeria has withdrawn money laundering charges against Tigran Gambaryan, an executive at Binance. This decision comes as Gambaryan seeks medical treatment abroad, according to the government’s lawyer. The announcement occurred during a court session at the Federal High Court in Abuja on October 23. Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen, has been
A Nigerian court denied bail to Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s Compliance Chief, despite his worsening health condition.The decision was handed down on October 11, 2024, following Gambaryan’s second bail plea. His legal team highlighted his medical condition, arguing that he requires urgent attention, but the court rejected the request. Gambaryan faces
Binance CEO, Richard Teng has said that the company is working so hard to bring Tigran Gambaryan back to his home. Binance’s head of financial crime compliance, Tigran Gambaryan, is currently imprisoned in Nigeria after being arrested on February 26, 2024. He faces serious charges of tax evasion and money
Nigeria’s SEC has planned to take legal action against crypto exchanges and investors. Those who fail to abide by their regulatory frameworks. Nairametrics, a local Nigerian media has reported that Dr. Emomotimi Agama, the SEC Director-General is emphasizing that the committee is determined to protect investors. Similarly, in July, the
The recent hike in the petroleum price by 45% might continue to put pressure on the Central Bank of Nigeria to pause the interest rate hike meeting scheduled this month. The central bank has raised its interest rate by 15.25 percent since 2022, taking it to a record of 26.75%
A new video circulating on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) shows disturbing footage of Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s head of crime compliance, who is currently imprisoned in Nigeria. The video has sparked significant outrage and calls for his release, especially as his health reportedly worsens. This inhumane treatment of
