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The Nigerian government has initiated a legal battle against Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, demanding $79.5 billion in compensation for economic losses they attribute to Binance’s operations in the country, along with $2 billion in back taxes. The lawsuit accuses Binance of contributing to Nigeria’s currency issues and outlines multiple charges, including tax evasion and facilitating tax avoidance through its platform. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) claims that Binance has a significant economic presence in Nigeria, making it liable for corporate income tax, and is seeking court approval for Binance to pay income taxes for 2022 and 2023, with additional penalties and interest. Binance, which has halted all naira transactions, denies the charges and is contesting them in court.