19 Jan, 2026
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FG Kicks as Binance Executive Accuses Ribadu of Demanding bribe to fund political ambition

Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance Holdings Limited, has alleged that Nuhu Ribadu, national security adviser (NSA), demanded huge sums in bribe money to settle the dispute between the cryptocurrency firm and the federal government. In a post published on Friday, Gambaryan alleged that Ribadu said “he wanted billions in payouts to fund his future […]

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U.S lawmakers seek release of Binance chief

The United States lawmakers French Hill and Chrissy Houlahan have called for the release of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, who is currently detained in Nigeria on charges of tax evasion and other financial crimes. The lawmakers’ appeal followed a Wednesday’s visit to Gambaryan at Kuje prison, where they were alarmed by his deteriorating health and […]

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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has been sentenced to 4 months in prison

Changpeng Zhao, the billionaire founder of the prominent cryptocurrency exchange Binance, received a four-month prison sentence on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, following his guilty plea to money laundering violations last year. This term, significantly shorter than the three years demanded by prosecutors, came after a dramatic legal battle. Prosecutors had sought a lengthier sentence, while […]