- 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.
Main topic: Checkout.com terminates its relationship with Binance, citing regulatory concerns and inquiries from partners.
Key points:
1. Checkout.com, a credit card payments processor, has stopped servicing Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange.
2. The termination was based on reports of regulatory actions, concerns over Binance's anti-money laundering and compliance controls, and inquiries from partners.
3. Binance disagrees with Checkout.com's basis for termination and is considering legal action.
Additional hint on Elon Musk: This passage does not mention Elon Musk.
Binance customers in Europe are facing difficulties with fiat withdrawals due to issues with SEPA transfers, as the exchange has temporarily suspended euro withdrawals and deposits via SEPA while it works to resolve the problem.
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.
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.
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly investigating whether cryptocurrency exchange Binance has violated US sanctions against Russia by facilitating ruble-to-crypto trades, adding to existing allegations of market manipulation and anti-money laundering violations, which could have significant implications for the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem.
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Binance introduces Binance Pay in Brazil, facilitating the adoption of major cryptocurrencies like XRP, Shiba Inu, and Bitcoin; Ripple executives Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larsen provide trial availability for 2024; Shiba Inu hits a new adoption milestone with an increase in SHIB holders.
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.
Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange, has contacted low-liquidity token projects to enhance their liquidity protection by requesting details about their market makers and asking if they would contribute tokens to Binance savings pools.
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 has severed ties with five sanctioned Russian banks on its peer-to-peer service due to a system update to comply with regulatory standards and sanctions rules, amidst ongoing legal challenges faced by the exchange.
The US SEC has filed lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase, accusing them of various regulatory violations, leading to intense discussions about cryptocurrency classification as securities and causing a negative impact on the prices of many altcoins mentioned in the lawsuits.
Major financial players Mastercard and Visa distancing themselves from Binance raises suspicions of a potential impending criminal prosecution, following ongoing speculation of a DOJ indictment.
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.
The US Justice Department may have indicted or intends to indict Binance, as suggested by a motion filed by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to file sealed documents in their civil case against Binance, strengthening the speculation of an ongoing criminal probe.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a secret motion in its case against Binance, leaving the bitcoin and crypto market on high alert for potential volatility in September.
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.
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.
Binance regional markets head Richard Teng asserts that despite regulatory scrutiny, the exchange is financially secure and distinct from bankrupt FTX, dismisses comparisons.
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.
Bitcoin's rise may lead to leverage liquidations and price rallies for shorted alternative cryptocurrencies like Solana, while upbeat Chinese data signals continued gains for leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin Cash, Maker DAO's MKR, XRP, Ether, SOL, Tron's TRX, and Dogecoin. Binance.US faces accusations of non-cooperation in a probe by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and Deutsche Bank is partnering with Taurus for cryptocurrency custody and tokenization services.
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.
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) claims that wallet provider Ceffu is related to Binance, contrary to Binance's previous statements, in its latest court filing regarding its motion to compel against BAM, the holding company for Binance.US.
Binance.US faces continued legal struggles with the SEC, with accusations of noncooperation and low trading volume, while India works on crypto regulation and EU lawmakers vote in favor of a cryptocurrency tax reporting rule. Additionally, U.S. Representative Tom Emmer and co-sponsors reintroduce the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act to protect financial privacy.
Binance CEO denies that Binance.US used custody software from its international counterpart in contradiction to previous statements made by the U.S. exchange, leading to confusion over the relationship between the two entities.
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.
New EU crypto regulations, known as MiCA, could lead to a delisting of stablecoins and create uncertainty within the market as legal gray areas remain and no projects have been approved yet, according to a Binance executive.
Binance and its CEO Changpeng Zhao have filed a motion seeking the dismissal of the SEC lawsuit, claiming that the regulator overstepped its authority and failed to provide clear guidelines for the crypto sector.
