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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has recently found itself at the center of a heated controversy related to crypto regulation, after issuing a directive that has sparked contrasting reactions among industry operators. This directive requires all banks and financial institutions to identify individuals or entities conducting transactions with […]

Found in Kenya, now extradition is awaited, which however may not be immediate.

Within the legal saga between Binance, one of the largest crypto exchanges in the world, and the accusations in Nigeria for alleged tax evasion, a key figure finds himself in the crossfire. Tigran Gambaryan, head of financial crime compliance at Binance, is still detained in Nigeria, but the exchange strongly asserts that not […]

In a recent development, the government of Nigeria has intensified control over the crypto sector by presenting tax evasion charges against one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance. Binance against the government of Nigeria: tax evasion charges. At the same time, the saga took an unexpected turn when one of Binance's executives […]

In a move that highlights the increasing regulatory scrutiny faced by the cryptocurrency industry in Nigeria, the country's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed a significant increase in supervision fees for crypto companies. The regulatory authority's proposal, which includes a staggering 400% increase in registration fees, comes at a […]

In a recent development of the ongoing dispute between the authorities of Nigeria and the crypto exchange Binance, the country has requested transparency information on the top 100 local users of the exchange and the entire transaction history of the last six months. The request comes following accusations from Nigerian officials, who claim that Binance has facilitated […]

Impact on international relations and the cryptocurrency landscape in Nigeria

In a strategic move to align with local regulatory requirements in Nigeria, Binance, one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has implemented a price cap on Tether (USDT) tokens. This decision comes in the context of evolving regulations and efforts by Nigerian authorities to address issues related to speculation […]

The co-founder of A&D Forensics, Adedeji Owonibi, has spoken on the subject.

The Nigerian central bank has published guidelines for banks that must open and manage accounts for crypto companies.