Recent developments in the ongoing saga between Nigeria and Binance have seen the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) withdrawing tax evasion charges against Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, high-ranking executives at the exchange. This move comes after a series of events that have garnered media attention and raised questions about the relationship between the two
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Currency has played a significant role in the advancement of societies throughout history. From bartering systems to standardized coins and paper money, the evolution of currency has shaped human experience. However, in recent decades, the financial landscape has been marred by chaos and instability, raising concerns about the loss of control over traditional currencies. The
The New York Attorney General’s office recently announced the resolution of its settlement with Gemini, resulting in the recovery of $50 million for users of the defunct Gemini Earn program. This settlement comes after legal charges were filed against Gemini by the NYAG, alleging that the exchange misled thousands of investors on the risks associated
Crypto analyst TechDev has recently shared insights into the future trajectory of Bitcoin. According to TechDev, Bitcoin has not yet reached its full potential in this market cycle. The analyst suggested that more price surges are on the horizon for the flagship cryptocurrency. TechDev pointed out in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that Bitcoin
The European Banking Authority (EBA) recently released comprehensive guidelines focusing on recovery plans for issuers of asset-referenced tokens (ARTs) and e-money tokens (EMTs) under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. This new framework is crucial for maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and ensuring the stability of the crypto-asset market in the EU. The guidelines introduced
The Chairperson of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Rostin Behnam, recently expressed his confidence in the agency’s ability to take on more responsibilities related to cryptocurrencies. During a hearing before the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Behnam dismissed concerns that the CFTC would be overwhelmed by expanding its authority to include crypto commodities. He emphasized
The recent integration of BloFin Exchange with the Chainalysis blockchain data platform signifies a major milestone in the world of cryptocurrency trading. This development is not only aimed at bolstering the exchange’s security measures but also at enhancing its compliance capabilities. By implementing the Chainalysis crypto risk solution, BloFin can now monitor cryptocurrency transactions in
The recent indictment by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) of Bill Guan, the chief financial officer of Epoch Times, has sent shockwaves through the media industry. The accusations are serious – alleging his involvement in an international money laundering scheme worth around $67 million using cryptocurrency. According to the DOJ, from 2020 to May
Asset manager VanEck recently revised its prediction for Ethereum (ETH), revealing what price it believes the second-largest crypto token could reach by 2030. In a recent blog post, VanEck predicted that Ethereum could reach $22,000 by 2030. This represents a significant increase from their previous prediction of $11,800 for the same period. The firm attributes
A group of U.S. lawmakers, spearheaded by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Michael McCaul (R-Texas), has urgently called on President Joe Biden to intervene in the detention of Tigran Gambaryan, a senior executive at Binance. Gambaryan has been held by Nigerian authorities for nearly three months, and the situation is escalating into what the lawmakers