In a 500+ page report, a Brazilian congressional committee has laid out recommendations for indictments against CZ, local executives, and those of several other crypto-related firms. The committee in question is led by congressional deputy Ricardo Silva and recommends further investigation into the crypto platform – separate from an investigation into Binance already underway by...Read More
Israeli authorities have frozen several cryptocurrency accounts allegedly linked to the Palestinian militant group Hamas. The operation was carried out in collaboration with the crypto exchange Binance, highlighting an increasing global trend towards monitoring and regulating digital currencies to prevent their misuse for illicit activities. Binance Assists Israeli Police in Halting Crypto Financing for Hamas...Read More
As Binance exits the Russian cryptocurrency market, Russian clients are transitioning their trading activities to different platforms. However, CommEX, the company that acquired Binance’s Russian business, is encountering difficulties attracting these users. This migration has been accompanied by a notable drop in peer-to-peer (P2P) trading activity, with a decline ranging from 10% to 30%, according...Read More
According to Michael Lewis’ book “Going Infinite,” Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao turned down an offer in March 2019 from former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried to invest $40 million in creating a cryptocurrency futures exchange. Binance, originally a spot crypto exchange, decided to develop a futures exchange internally instead of accepting an offer from Bankman-Fried....Read More
Oracles serve as bridges between the worlds of on-chain and off-chain, enabling blockchains to tap into real-world information. Whether it’s retrieving crypto asset prices or fetching the outcomes of a soccer game, oracles can access a wide range of external data, which can then be easily incorporated into the crypto ecosystem. While oracles significantly enhance...Read More
In a significant development in the ongoing legal battle between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and major cryptocurrency exchange Binance, stablecoin issuer Circle has intervened, asserting that stablecoins should not be categorized as securities under existing financial regulations. This comes after earlier this year, Binance faced several legal accusations from regulators with the...Read More
Binance announced the sale of its Russian entity to a relatively unknown company called CommEX, the transaction of which raised several questions and concerns within the crypto community, primarily due to the limited information available about the company and its ownership. Moreover, CommEX was officially launched on Tuesday. To address these concerns and provide clarity,...Read More
Filing a brief for amicus curiae in the United States District Court, for the District of Columbia on 28th of September 2023, Circle Internet Financial LLC has now officially entered the lawsuit of Securities and Exchange Commission v. Binance Holdings Ltd. et al., as a ‘friend of the court’ to provide important information or advice...Read More
Binance has issued an official statement detailing how users should proceed after its France division’s partnership with Paysafe expired this week. Binance expects a brief interruption to certain services as a result of the end of the collaboration, a decision that has been deemed to be “unilateral.” Paysafe ‘Unilaterally Decided to Stop Processing EUR Deposits’...Read More
Earlier this summer, Binance was required to wind down operations in Belgium due to a warning from the FMSA, the country’s principal financial regulator. Previous Dispute With Regulator The FMSA’s warning was, according to the regulator, wholly unrelated to the legal dispute currently underway across the pond. Instead, the watchdog expressed concern over Binance’s practice...Read More
Crypto exchanges often find themselves struggling with hackers. But amidst the challenges, there’s always room for a little banter, especially when it comes from industry giants. Changpeng Zhao, better known as CZ, the CEO of Binance, couldn’t resist taking a playful jab at Justin Sun, the founder of Huobi Global, after the latter’s exchange faced...Read More
Marina Parthuisot, Binance’s French legal director, stated that due to the upcoming MiCA bill that has not yet approved any stablecoins, Binance is planning to delist all such assets in Europe on June 30, 2024. However, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the CEO of Binance, has responded to this statement on X, saying that it may have...Read More
Binance has seen immense activity on one of its Ethereum hot wallets in recent weeks. However, things got heated up on September 21st as a result of high on-chain activity by the Binance 14 wallet. The hot wallet, in question, spent an astonishing 530 Ether in gas fees, worth around $840k, in a span of...Read More
On Sept. 21, the company submitted a 60-page petition asserting that the financial regulator overstepped its authority when it sued them. The SEC sued Binance in June, alleging a range of misdemeanors, including mishandling customer funds, misleading investors and regulators, and violating securities rules. Binance and CZ have accused the SEC of “attempting to impose...Read More
Aditya Baradwaj, a former engineer at the bankrupt cryptocurrency trading firm Alameda Research, has revealed that the company was behind bitcoin’s 87% plunge in 2021. Baradwaj explained the events that led to the sudden drop, saying the incident was a result of a work philosophy established by Alameda’s co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), which maintained that...Read More
Binance CEO Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao has refuted a recent report alleging that he received a $250 million loan from BAM Management, the company that serves as the holding entity for Binance.US. The development comes amidst Binance’s struggles with plunging trading volume as the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange faces mounting lawsuits and increased regulatory scrutiny. CZ...Read More
It is safe to say that Binance US – the American subsidiary of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange – has passed through turbulent times, witnessing considerable customer withdrawals and diminished trading volume in the past several months. According to the market data provider Kaiko, weekly trade volumes on the platform have recently plunged to a...Read More
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the CEO of Binance, has publicly spoken out against allegations made by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The regulatory body claimed that Binance.US, the American arm of the global cryptocurrency exchange, might have used a custody unit potentially linked to its parent company, thereby exposing clients to a foreign entity....Read More
The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization is pre-determined to have 21 million coins ever mined. Many BTC proponents believe this anti-inflationary feature should make the asset more scarce and valuable in time. The total amount of Bitcoin produced as of today stands at almost 19.5 million, with over 15% owned by ten individuals or organizations....Read More
As the world’s leading crypto exchange continues its battle against the SEC – and other U.S. regulators – requests for extra documentation abound. Judge Accuses SEC Of Overreach Earlier this week, the SEC complained about the quality of information made available to its personnel, stating that Binance and its U.S. arm had only turned over...Read More
The trading volume of the fifth largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization – XRP – has spiked by over 90% in the past 24 hours, whereas other indicators, such as the asset’s futures long/short ratio, have also headed north. Those are considered bullish factors, indicating that traders believe the coin’s price could soon start rallying. XRP...Read More
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has claimed that Binance has failed to provide sufficient documentation despite previously agreeing to expedited discovery. BAM, the organization responsible for Binance’s US affiliate, has submitted approximately 220 documents. However, the SEC’s legal representatives have alleged in a new filing that many of these documents consist of “unintelligible”...Read More
The crypto market is preparing for a volatile week, filled with major events that have the potential to shift investor sentiment and alter price trends. From the Federal Reserve’s much-anticipated interest rate decision to the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting and the hearing of the legal battle between Binance and the U.S. Securities and...Read More
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) published a tweet re-encouraging followers to “ignore FUD” – this time surrounding rotating management at his exchange’s U.S. subsidiary, Binance.US. The statement follows three executive departures from the exchange this week, mimicking earlier, similar behavior from top brass at the international exchange. In his tweet, CZ noted speculation regarding recent...Read More
The crippling space of Binance US faced a critical decision regarding its future. Here’s the inside scoop on what transpired: The company explored the possibility of selling shares held by Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) to stay on track with its growth plans. However, it ultimately opted to reduce its workforce by one-third instead. Is...Read More
Binance the crypto giant is facing legal trouble, senior resignations, and even DOJ investigations. Binance’s token, BNB, is taking a hit. Could it be that Binance is selling Bitcoin from its balance sheet to support its token? In a recent X post, Deaton is now wondering if Binance will challenge the SEC’s decision to keep...Read More
Some of the most trending memecoins in the past few months – SHIB, BONE, and LEASH – have captured the attention of numerous cryptocurrency exchanges. One such marketplace that recently listed the assets on its platform is the Australia-based GroveX. SHIB, BONE, and LEASH Expand to Australia The crypto exchange announced the news on X...Read More
The price of Curve DAO (CRV) tokens briefly fell below $0.40 on Wednesday as over-the-counter (OTC) transfers made by the DeFi project’s founder, Michael Egorov, were later transferred to Binance. As reported by blockchain security firm PeckShield, one of Egorov’s counterparties from last month. transferred 609,000 CRV tokens to Binance on Wednesday. When investors send...Read More
Binance continues delisting certain cryptocurrencies. It’s the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, and it’s important to keep tabs on the coins that are being removed from it because this usually carries certain implications. The exchange doesn’t cite the exact reason for its decision but says that there are multiple factors, low liquidity, and trading volume being...Read More
President and CEO of Binance.US, Brian Shroder, has exited the cryptocurrency exchange as the company faces legal actions from US regulators. Shroder, who assumed his position in 2021, will be replaced by the Chief Legal Officer of Binance.US, Norman Reed, on an interim basis, according to Bloomberg, citing the exchange’s spokesperson. Binance.US also slashed one-third...Read More
