Binance has joined international law enforcement agencies and global technology companies in a coordinated crackdown on scam networks operating from West Africa. The operation, known as Joint Disruption Week, led to 28 arrests across Ghana and Nigeria.
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| Market | Crypto |
|---|---|
| Exchange | Binance |
| Sector | Exchange tokens |
| Market cap | $95.8B |
| Close on 10/20/2026 | 741.69 |
| Change that session | +1.31% |
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