The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former head of internet enforcement has warned that the newly unsealed Department of Justice (DOJ) filing should “signal the end of Binance.” Additionally, he noted that the SEC has heightened its legal action against the crypto exchange. “To me, it’s only a matter of time before the entire Binance […]
Bitcoin’s Recent Surge on Exchanges: Binance and Bitfinex Lead With $871M Inflow
On Dec. 4, 2023, the amount of bitcoin stored on centralized cryptocurrency exchanges hit a low of 2,001,259. However, recent data indicates that within a span of less than a week, exchanges have seen an influx of 21,436 bitcoin, valued at approximately $ 928 million. Moreover, more than 60% of this newly deposited bitcoin …
Crypto Exchange Binance Drops Abu Dhabi License Application as Global Needs Shift
Crypto exchange Binance has withdrawn its application for a license in Abu Dhabi. “When assessing our global licensing needs, we decided this application was not necessary,” a Binance spokesperson stated, adding that the company plans to continue to work with regulators “to provide world-class services and offerings in the Middle East and beyond.” Binance Says […]
Binance Founder CZ Remanded to Remain in Continental US, Travel to UAE Prohibited
Changpeng Zhao, better known as CZ, the founder of Binance, has recently grappled with significant legal hurdles in the U.S. His guilty plea in a notable case led a Seattle federal judge to impose movement restrictions on him. Former Binance Boss CZ Restricted to U.S. Soil As the pivotal figure of Binance, CZ admitted guilt […]
Judge Greenlights Plea Deal in High-Profile Binance Case; CZ Faces Sentencing in 2024
A U.S. federal judge has endorsed the plea deal agreed upon between the U.S. government and Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, widely known as “CZ.” Judge Richard Jones approved the plea in a recent court document, setting the sentencing for February 2024. U.S. Federal Judge Confirms CZ’s Plea Agreement On November 21, 2023, Binance […]