The Supreme Court refused to hear Binance’s arguments for dismissal The US Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Binance and its founder, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, allowing a class-action lawsuit against the cryptocurrency exchange to move forward. The lawsuit, originally filed in 2020 by investor Chase Williams, accuses Binance of selling unregistered securities and operating
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Binance Could Bring Back USD Services Sometime Next Year
No concrete date is set, but the crypto exchange’s CEO has his eyes on the US market Binance.US, the American division of the global cryptocurrency platform Binance, has revealed plans to bring back US dollar services in early 2025. Interim CEO Norman Reed shared this update in a blog post on December 18, signaling optimism
Circle And Binance Want To Expand The Global Use Of Stablecoins
The two companies are partnering on new stablecoin initiatives centered on USDC Circle and Binance have announced a strategic partnership aimed at expanding the global adoption and utility of stablecoins. This collaboration was unveiled during Abu Dhabi Finance Week and emphasizes the growing role of stablecoins like USD Coin (USDC) in modern financial systems. We
FTX Sues Binance, Former CEO for $1.8 Billion
The defunct cryptocurrency exchange believes Binance conducted fraudulent transactions FTX launched a lawsuit against Binance and its former CEO, Changpeng Zhao, claiming that $1.8 billion in “fraudulent transfers” were made to Binance and its executives. The lawsuit hinges on a 2021 transaction where Binance sold back its stake in FTX, acquired in 2019, to FTX
Binance Hopes To Dismiss SEC’s Amended Complaint
The SEC amended its complaint against the cryptocurrency company, which continues to fight back Binance and its former CEO, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, are pushing back against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in an ongoing legal case, challenging new claims that add more tokens to the list of alleged securities violations. On November 4,
Binance ready to take on SEC as legal battle looms
The cryptocurrency exchange is going to have to respond to allegations it illegally sold securities The simmering legal dispute between Binance.US, the American arm of cryptocurrency giant Binance, and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reached a boiling point. Binance.US is bracing for a lengthy legal battle after a US court ruling allowed the
Binance co-founder wants Elon Musk to crack down on crypto scams on X
The platform formerly known as Twitter has seen an uptick in cryptocurrency fraud Binance co-founder Yi He recently expressed that he doesn’t believe Elon Musk is doing enough to fight cryptocurrency scams on the X.com platform and questions whether he would do anything to address the issue. He’s worried were about an apparent impersonation scam
Binance reaches milestone never seen in the cryptocurrency space
The cryptocurrency exchange is moving on as its founder spends time in prison The world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange by daily volume, Binance, announced on social media on June 8 that it now serves 200 million users worldwide. This is by far the most users among any global crypto exchange. Binance celebrated the milestone across social
Binance has regained its money services license in Florida
Binance wins a round, even as it continues to face issues elsewhere Binance US has won its appeal following the suspension of its money-services business license in Florida. A Florida First District Court of Appeal ruling determined that the Office of Financial Regulation’s (OFR) emergency suspension order against the cryptocurrency exchange had no legal justification. The agency
DOJ orders Binance to remain under regulatory review for three years
Binance will be closely monitored to ensure it complies with financial regulations The Department of Justice (DOJ) has mandated that Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, remain under regulatory review by the Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA) for a period of three years. This directive follows a series of investigations that revealed Binance’s involvement in anti-money
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao could face three years in prison
The sentence will follow an admission of money laundering in the US US Prosecutors in the federal money laundering case against Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao are recommending jail time for the former CEO. He’ll be sentenced in US District Court on April 30, and he could go to prison for 36 months after admitting to violating US money laundering laws. “Given the magnitude of
Binance facing class-action lawsuit in Canada, trouble in the Philippines
The cryptocurrency exchange’s troubles are following it around the world Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is facing more difficulties outside the US, as authorities in Canada and the Philippines recently took action against the company. The company currently accounts for 58% of the total centralized exchange spot trading volume as of March 2024 and is the dominant player in the derivatives











