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Nigerian Scammer Posing as Trump Ally Steve Witkoff Stole 250K in Crypto From One Political Donor
7.7.2025
The FBI was able to recover 40,300 USDT.ETH, which it is now seeking to return to the victim
‘Quick-Money’ Nigerian Crypto Platform’s Withdrawal Plan Met With Suspicion
6.5.2025
The troubled Nigerian digital asset platform Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) recently announced new withdrawal options in an effort to restore investor confidence. Sources revealed that the company made this announcement after facing claims of collapse. Under the new rules, investors with up...
Nigerian court green lights arrest for six CBEX promoters — Report
25.4.2025
A high court in Nigeria has reportedly granted the country’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) the authority to arrest six individuals who were allegedly involved in investment fraud at a cryptocurrency exchange.According to an April 24 report from Nigerian news outlet...
Nigerian court green lights arrest for six CBEX promoters — Report
25.4.2025
A high court in Nigeria has reportedly granted the country’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) the authority to arrest six individuals who were allegedly involved in investment fraud at a cryptocurrency exchange.According to an April 24 report from Nigerian news outlet...
$2.5M Crypto Scheme Busted: Nigerian Suspect Tracked to US Custody
12.4.2025
A globe-spanning crypto romance scam that funneled $2.5 million through digital wallets has unraveled, exposing a mastermind now staring down 40 years behind bars. Feds Hunt Down Suspect in $2.5M Crypto Scam—Now He Faces 40 Years in Prison The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on April...
Nigerian court postpones Binance tax evasion case to end of April: Report
8.4.2025
A Nigerian court has reportedly delayed the country’s tax evasion case against Binance until April 30 to give time for Nigeria’s tax authority to respond to a request from the crypto exchange.Reuters reported on April 7 that a lawyer for Binance, Chukwuka Ikwuazom, asked a court...
Nigerian court postpones Binance tax evasion case to end of April: Report
8.4.2025
A Nigerian court has reportedly delayed the country’s tax evasion case against Binance until April 30 to give time for Nigeria’s tax authority to respond to a request from the crypto exchange.Reuters reported on April 7 that a lawyer for Binance, Chukwuka Ikwuazom, asked a court...
Binance exec shares details about his release from Nigerian detention
26.3.2025
Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive who was held in Nigeria for eight months in 2024 facing tax and money laundering charges, provided additional details about his experience and what led to his release.Speaking at the DC Blockchain Summit on March 26, Gambaryan, the head of financial crime...
Nigerian Oil Marketers Denounce Oil De-Dollarization Policy
26.3.2025
Olufemi Adewole, Executive Secretary of DAPPMAN, warns that Nigeria’s Naira-for-crude oil transaction framework could destabilize foreign exchange (FX), deter foreign direct investment (FDI), and worsen economic challenges. He highlights the volatility of the Naira and stresses that crude...
Binance Faces Massive $81.5 Billion Lawsuit From Nigerian Government
19.2.2025
Nigeria has sued Binance for $81.5 billion for running an unlicensed operation and tax evasion. Nigeria Demands Binance Pay for Economic Harm The Nigerian government has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Binance, seeking $79.5 billion in compensation for “economic losses” and...
Nigerian Fintech Moniepoint Secures Over $10m Investment From Visa, Eyes Expansion in Africa
30.1.2025
Visa has invested over $10 million in African fintech Moniepoint, joining its Series C funding round, which now exceeds $120 million. Moniepoint provides banking, credit, and payment services to businesses and individuals in Africa. The investment aims to drive financial inclusion and support...
Nigerian SEC tightens crypto marketing rules
19.12.2024
The SEC’s new rules on digital asset promotions aim to “curb the menace” of social media influencers promoting unregulated crypto products
Nigerian SEC tightens crypto marketing rules
19.12.2024
The SEC’s new rules on digital asset promotions aim to “curb the menace” of social media influencers promoting unregulated crypto products
Nigerian SEC tightens crypto marketing rules
19.12.2024
The SEC’s new rules on digital asset promotions aim to “curb the menace” of social media influencers promoting unregulated crypto products
Nigerian SEC tightens crypto marketing rules
19.12.2024
The SEC’s new rules on digital asset promotions aim to “curb the menace” of social media influencers promoting unregulated crypto products
Facebook Wins Reprieve as Court Restrains Nigerian Regulator’s $38.55 Million Demand
19.12.2024
The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted an interim order restraining the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) from demanding $38.55 million (NGN60 billion) from Facebook Nigeria Operations Limited for an alleged violation. Justice Yellim Bogoro made the order on Dec. 12, 2024...
Coinbase-Backed Yellow Card Seeks Nigerian License After South African Regulatory Win
6.12.2024
Yellow Card, an African stablecoin platform, is taking steps to secure a license from Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after obtaining a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license in South Africa. The CASP license has enabled Yellow Card to operate within South...
Nigerian Crypto Exchange Bitmama Halts Virtual Mastercard Services
2.12.2024
Nigerian crypto exchange platform, Bitmama, has temporarily halted its virtual Mastercard services due to unforeseen issues with its provider. This move follows a trend of fintechs in Africa facing challenges with card services, including fluctuating exchange rates, chargeback fraud,...
Nigerian Crypto Industry Players Applaud Proposal to Jail Ponzi Operators
17.11.2024
Nigeria’s proposed Investments and Securities Bill, which proposes jail terms for Ponzi scheme operators, has been welcomed by crypto industry players who hope this will help clean up the sector’s reputation. 10-Year Jail Terms Proposed for Ponzi Operators Some members of Nigeria’s...
Nigerian Crypto Crackdown: Two More Firms Convicted, Forced to Cough Up $30,000
8.11.2024
A Nigerian court has convicted two more cryptocurrency firms, Egomsinachi Road Autos Limited and Chimera Log & Haulage Services Limited, for conducting unauthorized USDT-to-naira transactions. As a result, they’ve been ordered to transfer nearly $30,000 to the federal government....