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IMF Urges Nigeria to Tighten Regulations on Crypto Platforms

Key Takeaways The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Nigeria to tighten regulations on global cryptocurrency platforms operating within its borders. Following a thorough review known as the 2024 Article IV consultation, the IMF has emphasized the urgent need for…

Saniya Raahath
May 13, 2024
News

CoinCodeCap WeekInFocus: May 12, 2024

WeekInFocus is your ally in plugging in the gaps in the news you might have missed during the course of the previous week. Beyond that, it serves as a catalyst for your professional and personal development by introducing you to new ideas and exciting job opportunities. Join us in accepting both what is occurring and what is conceivable.

Deep
May 12, 2024
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Binance CEO Urges Nigeria to Release Detained Executive

Key Takeaways Binance CEO Richard Teng has issued a plea to the Nigerian government, calling for the immediate release of Tigran Gambaryan, who headed Binance’s financial crime compliance team. In a detailed blog post on May 7, Teng condemned the…

Saniya Raahath
May 7, 2024
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Nigeria Considers Ban on Naira-Based Peer-to-Peer Crypto Trading

Nigeria's government is preparing to enact new laws to outlaw P2P crypto exchanges using the country's naira.

Deep
May 7, 2024
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CoinCodeCap WeekInFocus: May 5, 2024

Deep
May 5, 2024
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Binance’s Anjarwalla Faces Extradition: Interpol Nigeria Confirms Papers Ready

The paperwork for Nadeem Anjarwalla, who escaped the jurisdiction, has been completed for extradition, according to the NCB of Interpol.

Deep
May 2, 2024
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Nigeria Halts Fintech Platform Onboarding Amid KYC Process Audits

In the midst of Nigeria's continuous attempts to tighten KYC compliance in crypto investing, the CBN instructed fintech companies to cease onboarding new customers.

Deep
May 1, 2024
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Binance Executive Arrested in Kenya, Facing Possible Extradition to Nigeria

Nadeem Anjarwalla was reportedly arrested in Kenya following his March departure from Nigeria.

Deep
April 22, 2024
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Binance Executive’s Bail Hearing Postponed Again in Nigeria

Key Takeaways Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan remains behind bars in Nigeria after a court postponed his bail hearing for yet another month. Gambaryan’s legal battle began in February 2024 when he was arrested by Nigerian authorities on money laundering charges.…