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Binance to Discontinue Its Nigerian Naira Services After Government Scrutiny

Binance CEO Richard Teng was summoned by a committee of Nigeria's House of Representatives to appear for an investigation on alleged money laundering and financing of terrorism, according to a report from Punch. CoinDesk Regulator Reporter Camomile Shumba weighs in on the latest news and Binance's plans to discontinue its Nigerian Naira (NGN) services amid increased scrutiny from the country’s regulators.

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