Nigeria Blocks Jailed Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan’s Legal Team

Jailed Binance employee and an American citizen, Tigran Gambaryan, is reportedly experiencing severe health issues. Since a Nigerian court adjourned his hearing to October 11, his detention conditions have worsened, and his legal team has been blocked from visiting him, violating Nigerian regulations. Gambaryan requires specialized surgeries for a herniated disc and recurring throat infections. … Read more

Nigerian Prison Doctor Faces Arrest Over Jailed Binance Exec’s Health Report

On July 16, a Nigerian court issued an arrest warrant for a prison doctor who failed to provide jailed Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan’s medical report as demanded. The court also ordered prison officials to take Gambaryan to a local hospital for 24 hours of medical care. Prison Doctor Fails to Appear in Court A Nigerian … Read more

US Lawmakers Submit Resolution Urging Nigeria to Release Jailed Binance Executive

U.S. lawmakers have submitted a resolution calling on the Nigerian government to immediately release the jailed Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan. In the resolution submitted to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the lawmakers urge the United States government to utilize all available resources to secure Gambaryan’s release. The resolution also asks the Biden administration to formally … Read more

Nigerian Witness Says Binance Users Operate Under False Identities

A witness in the ongoing Nigerian money laundering trial against Binance has alleged that many local users of the cryptocurrency exchange platform are operating under false identities. The witness further claimed that by allowing users to withdraw Nigerian naira (NGN), a regulated activity, Binance is in violation of local laws. Money Laundering Charges A deputy … Read more

Nigerian Prison Officials Deny Binance Employee Tigran Gambaryan is Seriously Ill

According to the prison authorities, Binance employee Tigran Gambaryan is in good health and not sick as claimed by his family. The family had raised concerns about his well-being and alleged that he was not receiving proper medical attention. However, the prison authorities have denied these claims, stating that Gambaryan is receiving proper care and … Read more

Nigerian Court Orders Prison Officials to Release Medical Records of Jailed Tigran Gambaryan

Nigerian prison officials have reportedly refused to release Tigran Gambaryan’s medical records. A High Court judge has ordered Kuje Detention Centre prison officials to present Gambaryan’s legal representatives with the records by July 5. Yuki Gambaryan, the wife of the Binance employee, has urged Nigerian authorities to drop charges against her husband. Gambaryan’s Health Deteriorates … Read more

Designating Crypto as the Bogeyman Will Not Halt the Nigerian Currency’s Depreciation

Labeling cryptocurrency a scapegoat, similar to blaming parallel market traders for the Nigerian currency’s woes, will not solve the underlying problems. Proactive preparation for consequential innovations is far preferable to reactive measures. The blockchain and crypto industry is still young, and there’s time for Nigeria to establish regulatory frameworks to govern its participants. Nigeria’s Currency … Read more

Blockchain Association Says Tigran Gambaryan’s Detention Harms Nigerian Web3 Industry

Nigeria’s detention of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan is impacting the country’s blockchain industry, an organization representing blockchain and crypto associations has warned. Evidence of this impact includes the decline in foreign investments. The organization also argued that the continued detention of the Binance executive could jeopardize valuable collaborations and associated benefits. Nigeria’s National Interests A … Read more