Binance’s founder and former CEO, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, pleaded guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act. The charges against Binance include money laundering violations, conspiracy to engage in an unlicensed money-transmitting business, and violations of US sanctions. It’s worth noting that US authorities haven’t accused Binance of misusing user funds or engaging in market manipulation....Read More
Richard Teng, the new CEO of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, is no stranger to the world of finance. His ascent into the new position substantiates rumors that made the rounds earlier this year about him being the right fit for the job amid Binance’s regulatory woes. According to a company blog post, Teng...Read More
Amid reports of nearly a billion dollars worth of crypto assets getting withdrawn from Binance, the company’s new Chief Executive Officer – Richard Teng – took it to X to reassure the user base that the firm’s fundamentals are “VERY strong.” His comments were in response to a tweet suggesting Binance managed to pay the...Read More
The U.S. Department of Justice has settled charges against crypto exchange giant Binance for $4.3 billion, bringing investigations spanning back to 2018 to a close. The DOJ confirmed the settlement in a live video announcement on Tuesday, marking one of the largest enforcement actions ever closed in a crypto-related case. The company pled guilty to...Read More
Changpeng Zhao “CZ,” CEO of Binance, the largest global cryptocurrency exchange, has pleaded guilty to criminal charges brought by the U.S. Department of Justice. According to John Reed Stark, a former chief at the SEC’s Office of Internet Enforcement, this significant legal twist was anticipated. John Stark: “A Predictable Outcome” Stark commented that CZ’s resignation...Read More
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) will plead guilty to floundering anti-money laundering (AML) provisions as part of a settlement deal with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), according to a Tuesday report from the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). He has also agreed to step down as CEO of his exchange and pay a $50 million...Read More
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has requested that crypto exchange giant Binance pay $4 billion as a resolution to its lengthy investigation of the company. Such negotiations include the possibility that Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) is charged with crimes possibly including money laundering, bank fraud, and sanctions violations. According to Bloomberg, an announcement...Read More
The U.S. Justice Department is reportedly seeking over $4 billion from Binance Holdings to resolve a criminal investigation that has been ongoing for several years. This proposed resolution is a significant move for the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, focusing on allegations of money laundering, bank fraud, and sanctions violations. The negotiations also suggest the possibility...Read More
The downward trend in 2023 has failed to deter the steady pace of deals and investments in the digital market space. Binance Research’s latest report revealed that a substantial share of this sustained growth came from gaming and infrastructure projects. While the traditional VC share surged to 45% since the beginning of the year, the...Read More
The popular pro-XRP lawyer, John E Deaton, recently quoted an interview with Kevin O’Leary, a.k.a. Mr. Wonderful, in which the millionaire took another jab at Binance, CZ, and FTX, asking why he continues to be so obsessed, especially with Changpeng Zhao. Recall that O’Leary was paid approximately $15 million in various forms to promote FTX...Read More
Binance’s dominance over the centralized crypto exchange market has weakened over the past year, according to a new report from 0xScope. Estimates from the blockchain analytics firm suggest that Binance’s trading volume and other indicators are “around 10% lower overall,” while competition from OKX and other “second-tier exchanges” grows stiffer. Binance’s Second Tier Competitors Per...Read More
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has fired back at Binance’s recent motion to dismiss the regulator’s lawsuit against the exchange, calling the latter’s arguments a “tortured interpretation of the law.” In an 88-page filing with the DC Circuit on Tuesday, the agency argued that Binance had ignored most of its core allegations in...Read More
As cryptocurrency adoption increases in Turkey, investors flock to the novel sector for different reasons, including the notion that they could enrich their pockets by trading digital assets. A new survey by the world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, found that the potential for profits motivates roughly 66% of Turkish investors to trade digital assets. This...Read More
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced the suspension of Russian ruble (RUB) deposits starting from November 15, 2023. This decision by the company comes following its recent announcement regarding the sale of its entire Russian business to CommEX. Binance to Cease Russian Ruble Deposits In a November 10 announcement, Binance said it would be stopping Russian...Read More
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) recently displaced the world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, becoming the biggest Bitcoin futures exchange. CME’s recent surge in Bitcoin Futures Open Interest has been driven by massive liquidations caused by Bitcoin’s sudden price surge. CME’s Bitcoin Futures OI Swells According to Coinglass data, CME’s number of Bitcoin Futures in Open...Read More
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is intensifying its legal action against cryptocurrency exchange Binance and its American counterpart, Binance.US. The SEC alleges violations of security laws and fraudulent activities by both entities. The regulatory authority has moved to challenge the dismissal motions filed by Binance and CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao and stands firm...Read More
Solana has taken center stage, surging from $21 in mid-October to almost $45 the last week. After the downfall of FTX, SOL briefly dipped below $10, the recovery, however, was partly driven by surging activity on the network. The past month has seen a notable improvement in what initially was a challenging year for altcoins...Read More
The Ordinals (ORDI) token experienced more than 50% price increase within the past day following its listing on the Binance under the “seed” label on November 7th. ORDI – which is tied to Bitcoin Ordinals – surged from $7.5 to $11.6 on the day as the crypto exchange announced opening trading for new spot trading...Read More
In the last week, the altcoin market has been attempting to recover the resistance level it achieved in October while Bitcoin tried to climb past the $36,000 mark. However, Bitcoin’s inability to sustain an upward momentum led to a downturn in the altcoin market. Nevertheless, investors were quick to capitalize on the price declines of...Read More
According to Spot On Chain, addresses related to FTX and Alameda transferred $13.6 million to Binance and Coinbase on November 1. This development comes as Sam Bankman-Fried’s case continues on allegations of fraud and money misuse, among others. Massive Deposits of EVM Tokens Continue FTX deposited $8.12 million worth of three assets to Coinbase earlier...Read More
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency market, a staggering 19,197 Bitcoin (BTC), equivalent to approximately $652 million, has been withdrawn from Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. Notably, the withdrawal was carried out in two transactions as highlighted by Blockchain.com. This event has ignited intense speculation and discussions among...Read More
The top 10 centralized crypto exchanges (CEXs) recorded a spot trading volume of $1.12 trillion in Q3 2023, indicating a significant plunge from the Q2 total of $1.42 trillion. According to the CoinGecko 2023 Q3 Crypto Industry Report, the third quarter spot trading volume for the top 10 CEXs represented a 20.1% decrease from Q2. Analysts...Read More
Last week, the Wall Street Journal inaccurately reported that Hamas and affiliated terror groups had received tens of millions of dollars in cryptocurrency, which was allegedly being used to support the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. However, blockchain analytics firms, such as Chainalysis and Elliptic, have contradicted this claim, suggesting that the actual funding...Read More
In a surprising development, Senator Cynthia Lummis and Representative French Hill, popular pro-crypto lawmakers, have urged the U.S. Department of Justice to expedite the investigation against Binance and Tether for illicit financial activities. Binance, the largest crypto exchange, and Tether, the biggest stablecoin issuer, have been implicated in a scheme for facilitating terrorist financing. Accusations...Read More
Binance.US has garnered support from a major crypto lobbyist group in warding off an ongoing lawsuit from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a new amicus brief, the US Chamber of Digital Commerce argued that the agency’s claims against the exchange are misplaced, and that its actions are turning crypto businesses away from...Read More
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced notching strategic partnerships with multiple new fiat service providers. Through these collaborations, the platform can now offer a comprehensive range of Euro (EUR) services to its European users. The Importance of Fiat Partnerships In a significant move to enhance user accessibility and expand its foothold in the European market, cryptocurrency exchange...Read More
Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance has stopped onboarding new users from the United Kingdom, pending when the firm can find a new FCA-authorized partner to approve its cryptocurrency promotions. The UK financial regulator restricted Binance’s previous local partner from approving crypto marketing materials. Binance Currently Unable to Promote Crypto to UK Customers Binance said it will...Read More
Binance’s American entity, Binance.US, has officially informed its customers that their digital assets held on the exchange are no longer Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insured. This change follows a previous advisory from the US agency, alerting individuals to the fact that funds placed with financial service providers dealing in cryptocurrency do not fall under...Read More
Hamas has been leveraging a global financial network to channel support from charities and sympathetic nations, employing various methods, including cryptocurrencies, to circumvent international sanctions. This has prompted the Israeli authorities to freeze several crypto accounts and seize millions of dollars worth of crypto coins following its attack on the country. Israel Freezes Over 100...Read More
Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has been in the spotlight due to various adverse news reports in recent months. The exchange’s leader, Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, has been using social media to address these concerns and dismiss them as “fear, uncertainty, and doubt” (FUD). However, a famous crypto analyst, Adam...Read More
