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Feb 28, 1:56 pm

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$26 Billion in Untraceable Funds Flowed Through Binance Nigeria Last Year, Says Central Bank

According to the governor of Nigeria's central bank, $26 billion in untraceable funds flowed through Binance Nigeria last year, raising concerns about illicit financial activities. Nigeria, facing a foreign exchange crisis, has been exploring ways to limit outflows and has recently made headlines for blocking user access to certain crypto exchanges, including Binance. The country's securities watchdog previously declared Binance and Binance Nigeria Limited as illegal entities, prompting further investigation by the central bank and other government agencies.

According to the governor of Nigeria's central bank, $26 billion in untraceable funds flowed through Binance Nigeria last year, raising concerns about illicit financial activities. Nigeria, facing a foreign exchange crisis, has been exploring ways to limit outflows and has recently made headlines for blocking user access to certain crypto exchanges, including Binance. The country's securities watchdog previously declared Binance and Binance Nigeria Limited as illegal entities, prompting further investigation by the central bank and other government agencies.

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