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Videos

Will September Be More Difficult for Bitcoin Miners?; Worldcoin Faces Scrutiny in Singapore

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as a Jefferies report said that bitcoin mining was notably less profitable in August than July. Plus, Singapore is investigating seven people for offering Worldcoin services, and India and Nigeria top the world in terms of grassroots crypto adoption.

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Policy

India and Nigeria Lead the World in Crypto Adoption Again, but Indonesia Is Fastest Growing: Chainalysis

The U.S. maintained its fourth position from 2023, while Vietnam fell from third to fifth.

The flag of India and Nigeria. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Policy

Nigeria SEC to Commence Enforcement Action on Unlicensed Crypto Firms: Reports

We are certainly going to commence enforcement actions on anyone who wants to operate in this market and does not have the intention of being regulated, Emomotimi Agama, the SEC's Director General said.

Nigerian flag (Emmanuel Ikwuegbu/Unsplash)

Opinion

Nigeria’s Crypto Thaw: Not What It Seems

The Nigerian government’s long-running hostility towards the crypto industry seems to be abating. Or is it? Noelle Acheson looks at how the recent licensing of two crypto exchanges in Nigeria may not represent the shift we’re hoping for.

Lagos, Nigeria (Nupo Deyon Daniel/Unsplash)

Policy

Nigerian Court Postpones Decision on Gambaryan Bail Application

The next bail hearing has been scheduled for Oct. 9.

Tigran Gambaryan, Binance's head of crime compliance, is one of two executives detained in Nigeria. (Shutterstock/Consensus)

Policy

'Why Are You Doing This to Me?': Detained Binance Exec Begs Prison Guard for Help in New Court Footage

"This is a show," Tigran Gambaryan says in the video. "I'm a f*cking innocent person."

Tigran Gambaryan, Binance's head of crime compliance, is one of two executives detained in Nigeria. (Shutterstock/Consensus)

Policy

Jailed Binance Exec's Nigeria Case to Be Heard a Month Early

The trial is set to resume next week after Tigran Gambaryan's defense lawyers requested that the case be heard sooner than the planned date in October.

Tigran Gambaryan, Binance's head of crime compliance, is one of two executives detained in Nigeria. (Shutterstock/Consensus)

Policy

‘My Living Nightmare’: Detained Binance Exec’s Wife Begs for His Immediate Release

Tigran Gambaryan’s family says he can no longer walk and has battled multiple bouts of malaria pneumonia.

Tigran Gambaryan, Binance's head of crime compliance, is one of two executives detained in Nigeria. (Shutterstock/Consensus)

Videos

Bringing Him Home Is Our Top Priority, Says Binance CEO on Detained Executive

Binance CEO Richard Teng addresses the situation surrounding Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan who is detained in Nigeria. Teng emphasizes that the company's top priority is securing his safe return.

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'Get Him Home': Binance CEO Urges Nigerian Government to Free Detained Exec

Tigran Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen who works for Binance, has been held in Nigeria since February.

Tigran Gambaryan, Binance's head of crime compliance, is one of two executives detained in Nigeria. (Shutterstock/Consensus)