- 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.
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.
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.
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance will suspend its crypto debit card services in Latin America and the Middle East without providing a specific reason, impacting less than 1% of users in those regions.
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.
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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, 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 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's Belgian customers can continue using the crypto exchange through a Polish entity registered within the European Union, allowing them to bypass the country's local regulator's order to cease operations.
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.
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.
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.
Binance, the world's biggest crypto exchange, announced that it will no longer support Polygon on its NFT marketplace as part of its efforts to streamline product offerings, stating that users should withdraw their NFTs by the end of the year.
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 regional markets head Richard Teng asserts that despite regulatory scrutiny, the exchange is financially secure and distinct from bankrupt FTX, dismisses comparisons.
Binance.US CEO Brian Shroder leaves as the crypto exchange downsizes its workforce due to regulatory pressures, including a lawsuit from the SEC.
Binance.US is accused by the SEC of not cooperating in a probe and violating federal securities law by using a custody provider provided by its international arm, but the exchange claims that regulators are on a "futile fishing expedition" and asserts that customer assets are safe.
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 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.
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance plans to delist stablecoins in the European market by June 2024 to comply with MiCA regulations, potentially impacting the market in Europe compared to the rest of the world.
Crypto exchange Binance has reopened registrations and access to its products and services for Belgian users, three months after being ordered to cease cryptocurrency-related services by Belgium's finance regulator.
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has reached an agreement to sell its Russia business to CommEX in order to fully withdraw from the market due to compliance concerns, with CommEX excluding customers from the US, EU, and certain other jurisdictions.
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.
Crypto exchange Binance collaborates with law enforcement agencies to arrest key members of a criminal group involved in a crypto scam in Thailand, resulting in the seizure of $277 million worth of assets and over 3,000 victims coming forward to file compensation claims.
