The digital room proudly presented a special hero prize to Tigran Gambaryan on the DC Blockchain Summit 2025 and recognized its extraordinary courage, resilience and relentless dedication to combat illegal finances in the digital actival industry. The prize was awarded by the American Rep. Warren Davidson at a powerful time that underlined the values of justice, freedom and integrity.
Tigran, a former IRS special agent and current Binance director, was held unjust in Nigeria for almost a year in 2024, while he worked to promote compliance and responsible practices in the digital assets space. Despite the endurance of considerable physical and emotional hardships, he remained steadily in his principles – a powerful example of integrity in the light of adversity.
“We are humble to honor Tigran Gambaryan with the Hero Award,” said Perianne Boring, founder and CEO of the digital room. “His life’s work – both in law enforcement and in the private sector – has made this industry safer and more responsible. His unjust detention emphasized the very real risks with which those who guide the rule of law today we celebrate his strength, his service and his return.”
Congressman Davidson, a long -term advocate for civil liberties and financial innovation, gave comments before he awarded the prize and shared this statement:
“I am proud of Tigran Gambaryan – an American citizen – to recognize for his resilience and courage in the light of his unjust detention in Nigeria. His release is a relief, but it should never have happened – not an American should be used as a loom by a foreign government. I am honored to present him the hero prize.”
“I am deeply honored to receive this prize and I sincerely thank the digital room, the American government, my incredible wife Yuki and the countless friends – both personally and professionally – tirelessly thank me to take me home. Your support has supported me through the darkest days.
The career of Tigran – from leading complex investigations at the IRS to building global compliance programs in the private sector – has left a lasting impact on the digital assets industry. While this space continues to evolve, the digital room continues to commit themselves to honor those who lead with integrity and to ensure that no one stands up for what is good ever stands alone.
About the digital room
The digital room is the world’s leading trade association that represents blockchain and digital assets -innovators. Founded in 2014, the organization has formed national policy, defended the industry during its most challenging periods and bipartisan support for blockchain innovation. Today, the Digital Chamber builds up the future of the digital economy through education, advocacy and strategic involvement in Washington and all over the world.
