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Binance: U.S senators request investigation into alleged false statements to Congress

Sharon EboesomiJune 7, 20244 min

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has countered Binance for blatant disregard of the federal securities laws. The United States Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) have written to Attorney General Merrick Garland asking the Department of Justice (DOJ) to conduct an investigation into allegations that the cryptocurrency exchanges Binance and Binance.US made a number of false statements to Congress. The request of both senators who are also members of the Senate...

Sub-regional

ECOWAS Parliament holds session in Kano state, Nigeria

Elizabeth AtimeMay 21, 20242 min

This will bring the ECOWAS Parliament closer to the people at the grassroots. It will also create an avenue for interactions and business relations. The dream of our founding fathers is to unite us through ECOWAS. Members of the Sixth Legislature of the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), on Monday, held their Second Extraordinary Session in Kano, North West, Nigeria. Parliamentarians from 12 countries including Nigeria, Benin Republic, Burkina Faso,...

International

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi dies in helicopter crash

Leah TwakiMay 20, 20242 min

The loss of President Raisi, along with other senior officials, marks a significant moment in Iranian history, and the nation is left mourning the abrupt and tragic end of its leader. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has died after the helicopter he was traveling in crashed in a mountainous area of northwest Iran. The tragic incident occurred amidst thick fog, which may have contributed to the crash. Rescuers discovered the burned remains of the aircraft on...

Global International

Turmoil in Georgia over ‘foreign agents’ law

Leah TwakiMay 17, 20243 min

The Georgian parliament says CSOs that receive more than 20% of its funding from abroad will be required to register as an “organization serving the interests of a foreign power.” In Georgia, the passage of a controversial “foreign agents” law has ignited significant turmoil and widespread protests. On Tuesday, the Georgian parliament approved the bill in its third and final reading, with lawmakers voting 84 to 30 in favour of the “foreign influence” law. According...

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