Binance’s Financial Crimes Compliance Department recently collaborated with Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau and the Taipei District Prosecutors Office on a significant cryptocurrency-assisted money laundering case involving nearly NT$ 200 million (approximately US$ 6 million). The criminal operation had been laundering money through virtual assets by creating fake customer records and forged …
Binance Kazakhstan Secures ISO Certifications for Security and Privacy
Binance Kazakhstan has been awarded the ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications, marking significant recognition for its robust information security and privacy management systems. These certifications, issued by the British Standards Institution after a thorough audit, affirm Binance’s compliance with the highest industry standards. The achievement emphasizes the platform’s dedication to maintaining a secure and […]
US Justice Department Chooses FRA Over Sullivan & Cromwell for Binance Oversight
The Justice Department has designated Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA) as the external monitor for Binance Holdings Ltd. This decision comes in the wake of Binance’s acknowledgment of breaching U.S. anti-money laundering regulations and sanctions. Bloomberg’s Ava Benny-Morison and Chris Strohm were the first to report this development. Known for its expertise in fraud investigations and […]
India Approves Crypto Exchanges Binance and Kucoin as Registered Virtual Asset Service Providers
Cryptocurrency exchanges Binance and Kucoin have successfully registered with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit as Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), a top official has reportedly confirmed. Both crypto exchanges were previously banned in India due to violations of the country’s anti-money laundering regulations. Kucoin and Binance Registered With FIU India The Financial Intelligence Unit – India […]
Nigeria Denies Binance CEO’s Claims of $150M Bribe Demand; Criticizes Attempt to Discredit Government
The Nigerian government has dismissed allegations from Binance CEO Richard Teng that representatives of the cryptocurrency exchange were solicited for a $ 150 million bribe by members of the House Committee on Financial Crimes (HCFC). A special assistant to the Nigerian Information Minister characterized Teng’s bribery claim as part of a coordinated international campaign …