Nick Fountain

Nick Fountain, the insightful host of Planet Money, joins Dina Temple-Raston for a gripping conversation with Tigran Gambaryan, a former IRS investigator turned Binance executive. Tigran recounts his harrowing eight-month detention in Nigeria, revealing shocking conditions in prison and the psychological toll of isolation. He discusses the complexities of navigating crypto regulations and the U.S. diplomatic efforts that led to his release. This story sheds light on the personal and political challenges at the intersection of cryptocurrency and international relations.