- 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.
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.
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.
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.
Crypto community accuses Changpeng Zhao of selling Bitcoin to support BNB and prevent it from crashing, while prominent investor Mike Alfred criticizes CZ for "selling customer Bitcoin" to stay solvent.
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.
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 Coin (BNB) is at risk of losing key support, Bitcoin (BTC) may experience a market correction, and THORChain (RUNE) is expected to dip to lower levels before bouncing back, according to a popular crypto trader.
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.
Despite facing regulatory challenges and speculation about its future, the analysis of Binance's Bitcoin exchange reserves suggests that it is not experiencing a bank run like FTX did in 2021.
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.
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is gradually ending support for its BUSD stablecoin, asking users to convert their BUSD into other assets by February 2023, and delisting it as a loanable asset on September 6, following a regulatory clash with Paxos and ongoing legal issues with US regulators.
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.
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.
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao believes that the recent court ruling on the investor suit against Uniswap is extremely positive for decentralized finance (DeFi), and he predicts that DeFi could surpass centralized finance (CeFi) in the next bull run.
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 has seen the departure of 10 key executives, Nasdaq has received approval to trade AI-based orders, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's bail has been denied, and Grayscale has asked the SEC to discuss the conversion of its Bitcoin fund to an ETF; Bitcoin is at $25,871, Ether is at $1,635, and XRP is at $0.50.
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.
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.
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 CEO Changpeng Zhao denies that Binance.US uses or has ever used Ceffu or Binance Custody, despite conflicting reports and statements from the SEC and Binance itself.
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao allegedly received a $250 million loan from BAM Management U.S. Holdings, which was then transferred to BAM Trading, according to court documents, amid ongoing scrutiny from the SEC.
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.
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.