Trump’s “Guns-a-Blazing” Post Drags Binance and CZ into Nigeria Firestorm

Donald Trump issued a fiery ultimatum on Truth Social, threatening to stop all US aid and potentially launch a military strike against Nigeria if the killing of Christians does not cease. This declaration unexpectedly pulled Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) into the ensuing diplomatic uproar.

CZ commented on the situation by referencing the past detention of former Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, alleging Nigeria "kidnapped" him for eight months in 2024. Gambaryan, a US citizen, faced money laundering and tax charges before they were dropped in October 2024 on humanitarian grounds following negotiations between the US and Nigeria.

CZ later deleted his post following backlash from Nigerians defending their legal sovereignty against claims of kidnapping. Further complicating matters, Gambaryan himself alleged that Nigerian officials extorted $50 million from the Biden administration for his release. This convergence of Trump's aggressive rhetoric, Binance's unresolved legal friction with Nigeria, and Gambaryan's lawsuit has intensified scrutiny on the intersection of crypto, politics, and diplomacy in the region.

(Source：BeInCrypto)