Crypto Giant Binance Considers Russia Exit
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.
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Posted 8/28/2023, 6:08:00 PM
wsj.com
Relevant topic timeline:
- 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.
- Changpeng Zhao, CEO of Binance, is determined to sever all ties with the U.S.
- Zhao has reportedly pushed to shut down Binance.US, the American branch of the global exchange.
- This decision highlights Zhao's commitment to preserving the reputation of Binance, the world's largest exchange.
- Binance.US declined to comment on the matter.
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.
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