The Digital Chamber proudly introduced a particular Hero Award to Tigran Gambaryan on the 2025 DC Blockchain Summit, recognizing his extraordinary braveness, resilience, and unwavering dedication to combating illicit finance within the digital asset business. The award was introduced by U.S. Rep. Warren Davidson in a strong second that underscored the values of justice, freedom, and integrity.
A former IRS Particular Agent and present Binance government, Tigran was unjustly detained in Nigeria for practically a yr in 2024 whereas working to advertise compliance and accountable practices within the digital asset area. Regardless of enduring important bodily and emotional hardship, he remained steadfast in his ideas — a strong instance of integrity within the face of adversity.
“We’re humbled to honor Tigran Gambaryan with the Hero Award,” stated Perianne Boring, Founder and CEO of The Digital Chamber. “His life’s work — each in legislation enforcement and within the personal sector — has made this business safer and extra accountable. His unjust detention highlighted the very actual dangers confronted by those that uphold the rule of legislation. Immediately, we have a good time his power, his service, and his return.”
Congressman Davidson, a longtime advocate for civil liberties and monetary innovation, delivered remarks earlier than presenting the award and shared this assertion:
“I’m proud to acknowledge Tigran Gambaryan – a U.S. citizen – for his resilience and bravado within the face of his unjust detention in Nigeria. His launch is a reduction, however it by no means ought to have occurred—no American needs to be used as leverage by a overseas authorities. I’m honored to current him with the Hero Award and to welcome him residence.”
“I’m deeply honored to obtain this award and wish to sincerely thank The Digital Chamber, the U.S. authorities, my unbelievable spouse Yuki, and the numerous pals—each private {and professional}—who labored tirelessly to carry me residence. Your help carried me by way of the darkest days. I hope what occurred to me by no means occurs to a different compliance skilled. Nobody needs to be punished for doing the appropriate factor.”
Tigran’s profession — from main complicated investigations on the IRS to constructing world compliance packages within the personal sector — has left a long-lasting impression on the digital asset business. As this area continues to evolve, The Digital Chamber stays dedicated to honoring those that lead with integrity and guaranteeing that nobody who stands up for what’s proper ever stands alone.
About The Digital Chamber
The Digital Chamber is the world’s main commerce affiliation representing blockchain and digital asset innovators. Based in 2014, the group has formed nationwide coverage, defended the business throughout its most difficult intervals, and secured bipartisan help for blockchain innovation. Immediately, The Digital Chamber is constructing the way forward for the digital financial system by way of training, advocacy, and strategic engagement in Washington and world wide.
