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Binance is not alone - Nigeria's authorities have been clamping down on cryptocurrency platforms in general over allegations they are being used for money laundering and financing terrorism.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2024

On top of that, federal regulators have been clamping down on Tesla, one of the foremost innovators in the technology.

From Washington Times • Dec. 5, 2023

And a variety of federal agencies have been clamping down on criminal enterprises that profit from illegal mining in protected areas.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 10, 2022

Chinese authorities have been clamping down on a wide range of sectors over the past year and data security has emerged as a key concern.

From Reuters • Dec. 17, 2021

The folks who should have been clamping down on this behaviour included then treasury secretary Henry Paulson, who had just left his position as Goldman CEO to take the job.

From The Guardian • Apr. 19, 2010