Former Head of Financial Crime Compliance at Binance, known for his role in building the company's global investigations team.
Binance’s former crime compliance lead steps down after detention in Nigeria
Tigran Gambaryan announced his resignation from Binance on June 6, 2024. He built and led Binance’s first global investigations function, expanding it to over 100 professionals.
Binance Exec Names Nigerian Lawmakers in $150M Bribery Claim on X
Tigran Gambaryan accused three Nigerian lawmakers of demanding a $150 million bribe. Gambaryan was detained in Nigeria for months over money laundering allegations.
Binance CEO Pushes For Its Executive To Be Released From Nigerian Custody
Binance CEO Richard Teng is urging Nigerian authorities to release Tigran Gambaryan from custody due to his deteriorating health condition. The Nigerian government has denied Tigran adequate medical care and access to legal counsel.
KuCoin to charge 7.5% VAT on crypto trades in Nigeria
KuCoin will start charging Nigerian users a 7.5% VAT on crypto trades. The VAT will be added to all kinds of transactions on KuCoin from transfers to trades.
Nigeria’s Crypto Crackdown Heats Up As Damning Details Emerge From Binance
Nigeria's crackdown on the cryptocurrency landscape and continued detention of Tigran Gambaryan, an employee at Binance, has drawn criticism from Binance CEO Richard Teng. Teng outlined the sequence of events dating back to 2022-2023 when Binance sought clarification from Nigeria's Securities and Ex
