CoinspeakerNBA Star Jimmy Butler Seeks Dismissal from $1B Binance Class Action Lawsuit The NBA star's involvement in Binance's marketing campaign drew significant attention, considering his status as a prominent figure in professional basketball. NBA Star Jimmy Butler Seeks Dismissal from $1B Binance Class Action Lawsuit
Read More »Binance Turns 6: CEO Changpeng Zhao Appreciates Customers in Heartfelt Message
CoinspeakerBinance Turns 6: CEO Changpeng Zhao Appreciates Customers in Heartfelt Message In addition to thanking customers for 6 years of support, CZ also explained highs and lows Binance experienced since the launch in 2017. Binance Turns 6: CEO Changpeng Zhao Appreciates Customers in Heartfelt Message
Read More »CZ Debunks FUD Surrounding Departure of Executives from Binance
CoinspeakerCZ Debunks FUD Surrounding Departure of Executives from Binance Apart from the investigation initiated by the Department of Justice, the SEC sued Binance one month ago for listing unregistered securities, commingling customers' deposits, and flouting KYC rules. CZ Debunks FUD Surrounding Departure of Executives from Binance
Read More »Binance Hires Former Justice Department Prosecutor in Fight with SEC
Kendall Day led the department’s efforts to combat money laundering, including dealing with charges related to money laundering, deferred prosecution agreement, etc. Amid its ongoing legal fight with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), crypto exchange Binance has hired a former white-collar prosecutor of the Department of Justice (DoJ), as per the court filing on Thursday, June 22. M. Kendall Day, a partner at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher’s Washington DC office, will serve as...
Read More »Binance.US Solves USD Withdrawal Problems but Warns that Solution Is Only Temporary
Binance.US withdrawals are now fully operational on the exchange, even as it warns users to convert all USD to USDT. Binance.US has announced that users can now resume USD withdrawal, as it has solved the problem. The US arm of the world’s largest crypto agency also said that by working with banking partners, it has almost completely resolved all previously delayed withdrawal requests for USD. However, the exchange warns that this resolution may not be permanent. In an official...
Read More »Gemini Expands to Asia with Hub in Singapore: Strategic Move amidst Regulatory Challenges
Gemini highlighted their plans to diversify their customer base and reduce the dependence on the US market. Gemini, the US-based exchange of the Winklevoss Twins, has announced its plans to establish a center in Singapore as part of its future expansion into the Asian market. According to Gemini’s statement, the company intends to hire over 100 employees in the next 12 months to capitalize on the growth potential of cryptocurrencies in the APAC (Asia-Pacific) market. Gemini Expanding...
Read More »Binance Chief Changpeng Zhao Summoned at Malta Address, Says Won’t Have to Appear
The filing by the SEC cites Binance’s operations in Malta with CZ noting that he won’t have to appear in person. As per the lawsuit filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Binance chief Changpeng Zhao has been summoned to Malta. The SEC has accused the exchange of indulging in shady activities in Malta between 2018 and 2019. Binance chief Zhao cleared the air stating that he won’t need to appear in person to address the summons. “I was told this is just part of the...
Read More »Bitcoin (BTC) and Broader Crypto Market Come Crashing Down Following SEC Lawsuit on Binance
After SEC’s action on Binance, Bitcoin and the broader crypto market tanked instantly. Altcoins face heavy correction to the tune of 7-8% with Binance BNB suffering the most. The filing of the lawsuit by the US SEC against crypto giant Binance sent shockwaves across the entire cryptocurrency market on Monday, June 5. Over the last 24 hours, Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader cryptocurrency market have corrected by over 4%. As of press time, the Bitcoin (BTC) price is down by 4% and is...
Read More »Binance.US Explores Reducing Stake of Changpeng Zhao amid US Regulatory Crackdown
The executives at Binance.US believe that reducing Zhao’s stake could help in actually improving the standing in the eyes of the US regulators. As per the recent development, crypto exchange Binance.US along with its founder Changpeng Zhao is looking at ways to reduce his stake in the company amid a strong crackdown by the United States federal regulatory authorities. Currently, CZ is the majority stakeholder currently in Binance.US, as reported by The Information citing sources familiar...
Read More »Binance Launches Capital Connect for VIP Program Users
Binance noted that it will provide crucial information through Capital Connect including assets under management (AUM) of different funds, their performance records, and minimum investment amounts. The leading centralized exchange with more than $38 billion in daily traded volume Binance has continued to re-invent the financial markets for the betterment of the globally unbanked population. The exchange takes pride in more than 120 million global registered users who actively trade more...
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