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During Binance Blockchain Week – a major conference held earlier in Istanbul on November 2023, CryptoPotato had the chance to speak to Binance’s Richard Teng. It’s worth noting that, at the time, Teng was serving as Binance’s Head of Regional Markets, as the conference took place before the most recent Binance developments. Recall that on November 21st, the United States Department of Justice settled charges against the cryptocurrency exchange, bringing an investigation...

While Wallet of Satoshi has exited the US market for now, the company expressed hope for a potential return. Wallet of Satoshi (WoS), a popular Bitcoin (BTC) Lightning payments app, has mysteriously disappeared from both Apple Inc‘s (NASDAQ: AAPL) App Store and Google’s Play Store in the United States. This development comes at a time when the app is on the brink of processing over 1 million transactions for the month of November. The Disappearance Wallet of Satoshi Early today, users and...

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...

In his latest remarks, Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell spoke about the current state of the cryptocurrency industry amidst a backdrop of significant regulatory actions. Powell’s comments came shortly after a settlement between Binance and the U.S. Department of Justice, resulting in a $4.3 billion fine for Binance. Jesse Powell Critiques Regulatory Landscape In a recent post on X, Powell expressed his thoughts on the $4.3 billion fine settlement between Binance and the U.S....

Richard Teng, the new CEO of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, is no stranger to the world of finance. His ascent into the new position substantiates rumors that made the rounds earlier this year about him being the right fit for the job amid Binance’s regulatory woes. According to a company blog post, Teng joined the exchange in August 2021 as the CEO of Binance Singapore, with over three decades of experience in finance and the regulatory space. Facts...

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...

Bernstein analysts are not the only experts who believe Binance will remain the world’s leading crypto exchange despite the recent settlement with the US authorities. In the aftermath of Binance’s recent settlement with the United States government, industry analysts at Bernstein are confident the company will continue to maintain its position as the leading global cryptocurrency exchange in the industry. According to a research report by Bernstein, despite facing minor outflows of less...

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...