In a recent development, a Binance executive detained in Nigeria on tax evasion charges has had his case adjourned until April 19, following his first appearance in court. Tigran Gambaryan, the head of financial crime compliance at Binance, was accused alongside the company of various charges, including non-payment of value-added tax and corporate income tax […]
Two senior executives from cryptocurrency exchange Binance, Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, have been detained against their will by Nigerian authorities, according to a recent report by Wired. Families Of Detained Binance Executives Seek Answers As previously reported by Bitcoinist, the arrest appears to be related to Nigeria’s broader move to ban cryptocurrency exchanges due […]
Ukraine has taken notable strides to equip its officials with skills for investigating financial crimes involving crypto. According to a report, 14 Ukrainian officials recently underwent an advanced training program in Vienna, Austria, from November 14 to 17. This specialized course, designed to tackle new-age financial crimes, marks a pivotal moment in enhancing the country’s […]
The fight against crypto-related money laundering continues as Singaporean Authorities probe suspected channels. According to a September 21 Bloomberg report, Singapore banks have extended ongoing money laundering investigations to clients of Chinese origin. Amid the probe, they have frozen and seized $1.8 million in crypto assets, cash, and properties since August. Singaporean Banks Heighten Scrutiny […]
In light of a surge in illicit activities associated with the over-the-counter (OTC) crypto trading market, South Korea is increasing its regulatory scrutiny. Financial regulators in this tech-forward nation are actively delving into the largely unregulated domain of OTC crypto trading in the Asian country. The report claims a sense of urgency to establish concrete […]