- Binance founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao attempted to shut down the crypto exchange's U.S. offshoot earlier this year.
- The decision to liquidate the company was put to a vote by the Binance.US board of directors, but it did not receive unanimous support.
- Binance.US CEO Brian Shroder opposed the decision, expressing concerns about the potential negative impact on customers.
- The attempted shutdown highlights the lengths Zhao was willing to go to protect the larger global exchange amid increasing regulatory scrutiny.
- Binance.US had received a $4.5 billion valuation from investors last year.
- Binance founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao attempted to shut down the crypto exchange's U.S. offshoot earlier this year.
- The decision to liquidate the company was put to a vote by the Binance.US board of directors, but it did not receive unanimous support.
- Binance.US CEO Brian Shroder opposed the decision, expressing concerns about the potential negative impact on customers.
- The attempted shutdown highlights the lengths Zhao was willing to go to protect the larger global exchange amid increasing regulatory scrutiny.
- Binance.US had received a $4.5 billion valuation from investors last year.
The BNB token, native to the BNB Chain, has reached its lowest price in the past year as it faces a decline following the SEC case against Binance, the central entity responsible for BNB's development. Binance has suspended EUR withdrawals and deposits, causing users to resort to alternative options such as card deposits or the P2P platform.
The hacker who stole $570 million from Binance last year had a portion of their stolen funds liquidated after the Venus community voted in favor of a governance proposal enabling the liquidation, and the attacker's position was manually liquidated for $52.3 million when the price of Binance Coin dropped.
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, caused confusion by mistakenly announcing on social media that euro transactions were no longer available, but it was clarified that euro transactions will continue until September 25th with Binance's banking partner in the region. However, the exchange is currently facing legal troubles and difficulties in various countries, making it challenging to find alternatives.
Binance US is reportedly reconsidering its decision to discontinue fiat on- and off-ramp services and is working on integrating new US dollar on-ramp solutions, potentially partnering with payment provider MoonPay to allow users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies in dollars.
Binance Pay has launched in Brazil, partnering with local businesses to accept cryptocurrencies such as SHIB, Bitcoin, and XRP, which has led to increased adoption of these major cryptocurrencies in the country's financial landscape.
The head of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, is accused of using Bitcoin to support the price of Binance's BNB token amidst regulatory pressures, according to popular investors in the crypto community.
Cryptocurrency trader Peter Brandt issues a warning about Binance and its native token, Binance Coin (BNB), amid concerns over the exchange's stability and allegations of selling off Bitcoin to support BNB's declining price.
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance plans to update its zero-fee Bitcoin trading program on September 7, potentially leading to a market downturn similar to what happened after the program was discontinued in March.
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao dispelled rumors of internal chaos at Binance, explaining that the exchange is not selling its Bitcoin stash to protect the price of its native token, BNB, and that Binance did not fund BNB Chain's recent loan repayment.
Bitcoin holds steady at $26,000 ahead of Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole, while Binance reaches out to projects with low-liquidity tokens to enhance liquidity protection, and Num Finance introduces a Colombian peso-pegged token on the Polygon network.
Binance has lost business with Mastercard and Visa as traditional financial institutions become wary of working with the cryptocurrency exchange due to regulatory scrutiny and concerns over compliance within the crypto industry.
Binance experienced a rapid withdrawal of $150 million worth of Bitcoin in one minute, indicating potential factors such as security, investment strategy, or preparation for a major transaction, while also raising speculation about market moves and potential illicit activities.
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, claims that its investigations team helped identify and apprehend senior members of the ISIS branch, ISKP, in Tajikistan and Turkey through intelligence gathered by monitoring a popular Telegram channel used by ISIS members and tracing the crypto wallet address of a terrorist leader.
Binance has achieved a significant milestone with its integration of the Bitcoin Lightning Network, as its lightning node is growing rapidly and currently ranks 14th in terms of capacity on the network, with users actively utilizing it for their Bitcoin transactions.
Binance faces scrutiny over SEPA concerns, market manipulation allegations, and sanction violations, while regulators crack down on crypto-related crimes; meanwhile, scams and allegations of insider trading plague the crypto industry.
Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, has banned Russia-based users from trading in all currencies except the ruble due to a U.S. Justice Department investigation into possible violation of financial sanctions on Russia.
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is considering a complete withdrawal from the Russian market due to complications and potential violations of Western sanctions.
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is considering a complete withdrawal from the Russian market due to complications and potential violations of Western sanctions.
Solana (SOL) has the potential for significant gains in the next bull market, as it competes against other projects in the crypto space, while Binance Coin (BNB) faces uncertainty due to regulatory developments in the United States.
Binance CEO, Changpeng Zhao, remains confident in the face of regulatory challenges, stating that Binance is a stronger company now and is ahead of the game in terms of regulatory compliance, despite recent lawsuits and scrutiny from regulators.
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is experiencing the departure of two key executives in the Russian market, raising questions about the company's future in the region amidst regulatory challenges and potential sanctions.
Crypto exchange Binance is expanding its zero-fee trading promotion to include Argentine, Brazilian, and South African currency spot trading pairs, allowing users to trade bitcoin, ether, and Tether's USDT stablecoin without paying maker fees.
Binance is refunding users $1 million and implementing measures to prevent future incidents after users were unable to withdraw their CYBER Earn assets due to a cross-chain bridging issue.
JP Morgan is reportedly developing a new blockchain-driven solution for cross-border transactions, leading to a surge in major cryptocurrencies, while Binance expands its zero-fee trading promotion to include currency spot trading pairs in Argentina, Brazil, and South Africa.
Despite Visa's announcement and warnings from Binance's CEO, major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum are struggling in a bearish trend while a top Federal Reserve official expresses deep concern over the $120 billion stablecoin market.
The top crypto exchanges in the world are dominating the market, with the eight largest platforms accounting for over 91% of market depth and 89% of trading volume, according to crypto insights firm Kaiko. Binance remains the leading exchange, with a market share of 64.3% in 2023, but liquidity is concentrated within a few exchanges, leading to concerns about decentralization. Altcoin liquidity has also suffered due to regulatory issues in the US, with Coinbase, Kraken, and Bitstamp holding the majority of altcoin liquidity.
Binance.US rejects claims made by the SEC, calling them unsubstantiated and maintaining that it has custody and control over its digital assets, in response to the SEC's request for depositions and further discovery.
Binance.US CEO Brian Shroder leaves as the crypto exchange downsizes its workforce due to regulatory pressures, including a lawsuit from the SEC.
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao denies speculation surrounding the departure of Binance.US CEO Brian Shroder, stating that he is taking a break following a successful tenure at the company amid lawsuits from the SEC and CFTC, and assures that Binance has no liquidity issues.
Trading activity on Binance.US has reached new lows in September, with exchange volume dropping significantly amidst executive departures and ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
A small number of Binance users in Europe are unable to withdraw euros due to the upcoming end of support from the exchange's regional payments provider, Paysafe, which claims that Binance is responsible for customer-facing issues.
Bitcoin trading volumes on Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, have plummeted by 57% amid lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny, while competitor Coinbase has seen a 9% increase in volumes over the same period.
Binance's staked ether token, BETH, saw a significant increase in deposits, raising the total value locked to $731 million, despite regulatory uncertainty and competition from other platforms offering higher yields.
Altcoin Sherpa warns against investing in Binance Coin (BNB) in the short term, remains bullish on Bitcoin (BTC), and expects a potential altcoin run once Ethereum (ETH) drops further against Bitcoin.