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The 'Crypto Wizard' vs. Nigeria

Feb 11, 2025 · 22m
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  • Tigran Gambaryan, a former IRS 'Crypto Wizard' investigating dark web cases, was detained in Nigeria in 2024 while representing Binance crypto exchange
  • Nigerian officials accused Binance of crimes including destabilizing the economy, then prevented Gambaryan from leaving the country
  • Episode examines the clash between cryptocurrency industry and government authority over regulation and economic impact

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