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 trade. 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 almost a yr in 2024 whereas working to advertise compliance and accountable practices within the digital asset house. Regardless of enduring vital bodily and emotional hardship, he remained steadfast in his rules — a strong instance of integrity within the face of adversity.
“We’re humbled to honor Tigran Gambaryan with the Hero Award,” mentioned Perianne Boring, Founder and CEO of The Digital Chamber. “His life’s work — each in regulation enforcement and within the personal sector — has made this trade safer and extra accountable. His unjust detention highlighted the very actual dangers confronted by those that uphold the rule of regulation. Right this moment, we rejoice 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, nevertheless it by no means ought to have occurred—no American must be used as leverage by a overseas authorities. I’m honored to current him with the Hero Award and to welcome him house.”
“I’m deeply honored to obtain this award and wish to sincerely thank The Digital Chamber, the U.S. authorities, my unimaginable spouse Yuki, and the numerous buddies—each private {and professional}—who labored tirelessly to convey me house. Your assist carried me by means of the darkest days. I hope what occurred to me by no means occurs to a different compliance skilled. Nobody must be punished for doing the precise factor.”
Tigran’s profession — from main complicated investigations on the IRS to constructing world compliance applications within the personal sector — has left a long-lasting affect on the digital asset trade. As this house 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 trade throughout its most difficult durations, and secured bipartisan assist for blockchain innovation. Right this moment, The Digital Chamber is constructing the way forward for the digital financial system by means of schooling, advocacy, and strategic engagement in Washington and around the globe.
