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The commission now has access to all of the exchange’s records, which could serve as a catalyst for uncovering additional instances of mishandled funds or suspected fraudulent activities. The recent news of Binance’s former CEO pleading guilty to money laundering charges has undoubtedly made headlines, adding to the circumstances that led to his decision to resign as CEO. A settlement was reached to resolve this matter, resulting in a $50 million fine imposed on CZ (the former CEO) and a...

Along with its collaborative commitment to encouraging creativity and engaging fans, Binance, in partnership with Gasly, offered users and fans the exclusive Pierre Gasly Experience. Binance, the leading global blockchain ecosystem announced the triumphant design for the helmet of BWT Alpine F1 Team driver Pierre Gasly at the upcoming Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on November 26, 2023. The design competition, open to Binance users and F1 enthusiasts worldwide, encouraged participants to showcase...

Legal experts, including Ripple lawyer John E. Deaton, share Armstrong’s optimism, speculating that Coinbase will be a significant beneficiary of Binance’s regulatory challenges. Recent developments have thrust Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) into the spotlight, positioning it as the frontrunner following regulatory challenges faced by its main rival, Binance. The collapse of FTX had already reshaped the crypto industry, and now, with Binance capitulating to the United States Department...

A high-profile situation that eventually led to CZ leaving his role as CEO of Binance has not distracted traders from their interest in Bitcoin. Crypto traders appear to be unbothered about the industry-shaping events of the last 24 hours. On Tuesday, November 21, reports circulated that both Binance exchange and its chief Changpeng “CZ” Zhao had agreed to a criminal settlement that would see the exchange pay $4.3 billion in fines.  However, such a high-profile situation that eventually...

Besides the fines Changpeng Zhao will pay, Binance has also agreed to pay $4.3 billion to the United States Department of Justice (DoJ). Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has been released from custody after agreeing to a personal recognizance bond of $175 million. Mr Zhao pled guilty to accusations by federal officials that he violated the Bank Secrecy Act. According to the prosecutors, Binance and CZ knowingly allowed US customers on the platform without conducting proper KYC and AML...

The potential resolution of the US criminal investigation into Binance marks a critical juncture for the crypto industry. If Binance agrees to the proposed fine, it would represent one of the largest settlements in the history of the crypto market. The crypto market experienced a surge of cautious optimism as reports emerged regarding the possible resolution of Binance’s longstanding US criminal investigation with the United States Department of Justice (DoJ). Binance’s Reported...

BNB price has gained about 6.4 percent in the past 24 hours to trade around $262 as the charges filed by the DoJ are believed to be finalized by the end of this month. Amid the ongoing altcoin recovery, Binance’s native coin BNB has enjoyed a much-needed recovery, thus invalidating the possible replay of the FTX scenario. Binance Holdings Ltd., a leading cryptocurrency exchange that has invested heavily in the Bitcoin network and the web3 ecosystem, is looking at a possible settlement with...

CME’s rise to the top suggests increasing institutional interest as the platform is a favorite among large traditional financial institutions. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has surpassed Binance as the exchange with the largest Bitcoin futures open interest (OI) for only the second time in history. The first time was over two years ago. At the time, strong investor appetite after the launch of ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF increased Bitcoin (BTC) Futures trading on the exchange....

Following the SEC’s latest filings, there have been mixed reactions, with some favoring the SEC and others supporting Binance. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stated that Binance’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed against it has no basis in law. The federal regulator revealed this while responding to the motion against it on Wednesday. How the SEC vs Binance Lawsuit Started Earlier in June, the SEC began legal proceedings against Binance. The lawsuit accused...

The listing of ORDI token on Binance comes with a Seed Tag hinting at elevated levels of risk and volatility compared to other listed tokens. In the latest announcement on Tuesday, November 7, Binance will list Ordinals (ORDI) on the platform while introducing spot trading pairs such as ORDI/BTC, ORDI/USDT, ORDI/TRY. Furthermore, Binance also announced that they would be applying a Seed Tag to ORDI. Ordinals is a new inscription protocol on the Bitcoin network. The total supply of Bitcoins...