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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...

This impending Binance announcement arrives just days after a substantial transfer of 10,000 BTC, valued at over $345 million, to the exchange from an anonymous wallet. In a cryptic post on X, Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao, the CEO of Binance, recently sparked the curiosity of the crypto community by simply posting the number “3” and an announcement with a video captioned “COMING SOON”. 3 👀 pic.twitter.com/mp4SOcBbXY — CZ 🔶 Binance (@cz_binance) November 6, 2023 Binance Announcement amid...

Zhao’s woes and those that are related to his exchange have been largely a result of the ongoing lawsuits against them. Binance co-founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao continues to see his fortune slashed after he reportedly lost another $11.9 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. This brings his total fortune loss from the January 2022 peak of $97 billion to around $80 billion. Zhao Is Losing His Wealth, Here’s Why As of publication, Zhao’s crypto empire is now worth a measly...

With Stéphanie Cabossioras’ resignation, she joins at least 10 other senior executives who have left Binance this year. Stéphanie Cabossioras has resigned from her role as executive director of Binance France, the French arm of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. Her departure comes as the latest in a series of high-level exits from Binance and occurs against a backdrop of heightened regulatory pressure on the company. Cabossioras was appointed to lead Binance France in April...

The Congressional Committee of Brazil noted that Binance was running a pyramid scheme and operating while bypassing the regulators. The case is now for the Brazilian police to look after. A congressional committee in Brazil has made allegations against Binance, asserting the platform’s involvement in a fraudulent pyramid scheme. The committee also accuses Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the CEO of Binance, of having ulterior motives in the establishment of multiple companies in the region. The...

According to Zhao, the effects of a halving usually take time to materialize. The cryptocurrency industry is awash with anticipation as the all-important Bitcoin halving event date draws closer. However, there have also been many predictions for what may happen in the aftermath of the event, which is expected to take place in April 2024. One such Bitcoin halving prediction is that of Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ). Zhao recently shared some insights from the previous three Bitcoin...

The suit is demanding monetary damages, court costs and the remission of ill-gotten gains based on seven counts. Binance.US and Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao have both been slammed with a class-action suit. The suit was filed in the District Court of Northern California by a resident of the US state simply identified as Nir Lahav. According to the October 2 filing, Binance.US and Binance CEO played prominent roles in the downfall of its then competitor FTX. The filing also alleged that, in...

The SEC’s case against Binance centers on its claim that BUSD was sold as an investment contract, primarily because Binance marketed it as offering yield through reward programs. In a recent development, renowned stablecoin issuer Circle has intervened in the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) case against Binance, arguing that stablecoins should not be classified as securities. Circle Defends Binance via Stablecoins The crux of Circle’s argument is that financial trading laws...

CZ confirmed that Binance did encourage CommEX to have a similar design and technical features to Binance. Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has denied claims that he may be the owner of CommEX, a company whose identity continues to raise suspicion. CZ issued the disclaimer on Thursday in line with the growing speculations around the ownership of the mysterious company. Recall that earlier this week, CZ announced that Binance was leaving Russia. In the announcement, he stated that the decision has to do...