Nigerian Judge to Rule on Binance Tax Evasion Case in October

Nigerian Justice Emeka Nwite recently set October 11 as the date for ruling in the trial of Binance Holdings Limited, a popular cryptocurrency platform. The platform and its two directors face a four-count tax evasion charge for failing to register with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Binance’s lawyer Ayodele Omotilewa pleaded not guilty to … Read more

Kucoin to Implement 7.5% VAT on Transaction Fees for Nigerian Users

Nigeria-based KuCoin users will begin being levied a 7.5% value-added tax (VAT) on transaction fees starting on July 8. Some observers believe that Kucoin’s decision to implement this tax is intended to enhance its chances of securing an operating license. A Lagos-based crypto industry player stated that implementing the tax will likely harm the industry. … Read more

Billionaire Bitcoin Advocate Michael Saylor Agrees to $40 Million Settlement in Tax Evasion Case

The billionaire Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor has reportedly agreed to pay $40 million to settle an income tax evasion dispute with the District of Columbia Attorney General. The settlement ended the Attorney General’s lawsuit, in which it accused Saylor of falsely claiming to be a resident of Virginia or Florida to underpay taxes. D.C. Nets … Read more

Bitcoin.com Addresses Charges Against Early Investor and Founder Roger Ver

On April 30, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) detained Roger Ver, a trailblazing investor in bitcoin, on accusations of tax evasion and submitting fraudulent tax returns. The following update is accompanied by a statement from Bitcoin.com regarding the allegations against the company’s founder. Bitcoin Investor Roger Ver Charged With Tax Evasion According to … Read more

Nigerian Court Postpones Detained Binance Executive’s Tax Evasion Case to April 19

A Nigerian court has postponed the tax evasion case of the detained Binance executive to April 19, while the hearing for the cryptocurrency exchange itself is scheduled for April 8. The court also ordered that the executive Tigran Gambaryan be held in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Tigran Gambaryan Accused of … Read more