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A contentious legal battle has emerged between cryptocurrency platform Binance and Nigerian authorities, with allegations of a $150 million bribery demand surfacing amidst accusations of money laundering and tax evasion. The saga unfolded with accusations levied by Binance against top Nigerian government officials, claiming they demanded a staggering $150 million in cryptocurrency to resolve a…
In a bold move aimed at curbing dollar speculation and combatting exchange rate manipulation, the Federal Government of Nigeria plans to delist the Naira from all peer-to-peer cryptocurrency platforms. This development comes amidst the government’s ongoing efforts to regulate Nigeria’s estimated $57 billion cryptocurrency market. During a recent meeting with representatives from Nigeria’s blockchain industry,…
In a startling turn of events, the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has confirmed the escape of Nadeem Anjarwalla, the regional manager for Africa at Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform. Anjarwalla’s escape, facilitated by the use of a smuggled passport, has raised significant concerns within security circles. According to ONSA, the officer…
Thodex Founder Faces Lengthy Jail Term for Money Laundering and Fraud A former Turkish cryptocurrency founder who fled to Albania, along with his two brothers, has been sentenced to a staggering 11,196 years in prison each. Faruk Fatih Ozer, the former boss of Thodex, faced charges of money laundering, fraud, and establishing a criminal organization,…