- 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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.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.
Trading activity on Binance.US has reached new lows in September, with exchange volume dropping significantly amidst executive departures and ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
Binance.US and Ceffu are entangled in a legal dispute regarding the custody of American customers' assets, with both parties making contradictory claims about their relationship and control over funds.
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's U.S. entity, BAM Trading, is resisting the SEC's requests for documents pertaining to its business practices, calling them "overbroad" and an inconvenience, further escalating the legal battle between the two parties.
A U.S. judge has declined to order Binance.US to make its executives more available for depositions or for the SEC to back down in its demands for more documents, instead urging the two parties to work together on discovery requests.
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 and Changpeng Zhao are seeking to dismiss the SEC lawsuit against them, stating that the regulator has not proven securities-related violations and is overreaching its authority in the crypto industry.
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is selling its Russian operations and fully exiting the country due to potential violations of war-related sanctions and incompatibility with its compliance strategy.
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is facing major staffing struggles and regulatory issues, with some calling for CEO Changpeng Zhao to step down. The company has experienced turbulence in the past, but its current challenges may indicate a dire situation.
Binance's spot market share has continued to decline amid ongoing regulatory issues in the United States, with its market share dropping from 38.5% in August to 34.3% in September, according to analysis from CCData.
Binance experienced a decline in liquidity and a crash in its ask depth after a false report of BlackRock's spot ETF approval, causing traders to face difficulties in buying and selling bitcoin compared to Kraken and Coinbase.
Binance experienced a decline in liquidity and a decrease in ask depth after a false report of BlackRock's spot ETF approval, causing traders to face slippage and lose money, while exchanges like Kraken and Coinbase performed better due to their market makers' relative sophistication.
Binance.US users can no longer withdraw dollars directly from the platform, instead they must convert funds to stablecoin or other digital assets to be withdrawn, as the exchange updates its terms of use amidst regulatory scrutiny from the SEC.
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance.US has updated its terms of service, indicating that direct withdrawals in USD are no longer supported, and users may need to convert their dollars to stablecoins or other digital assets to withdraw funds.
The U.S. unit of cryptocurrency exchange Binance has temporarily suspended dollar withdrawals from its platform, prompting customers to convert their funds into stablecoin or other digital assets for withdrawal.
Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, may face legal obligations to return over $1.2 billion in customer funds to the bankruptcy estate of FTX, as testified by an accounting professor during the trial of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried for fraud. While Binance's assets are not primarily located in the US, there are potential implications for the exchange's access to US markets and courts.