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SEC Seeks Court Approval to Freeze Binance US Crypto Assets, Citing Customer Safety Concerns
7.6.2023
Seeking court approval, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is actively pursuing a measure to freeze cryptocurrency assets linked to Binance US. In order to to “ensure the safety of customer assets,” the securities regulator deems this action as an urgent necessity. SEC Files...
Binance.US says user funds 'remain safe' amid SEC attempt to freeze assets
7.6.2023
The U.S.-based exchange said it's "fully operational" and called the SEC's motion "unwarranted."
SEC Seeks Temporary Restraining Order to Freeze Binance.US Assets
6.6.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked a court to grant a temporary restraining order to freeze assets tied to Binance.US on Tuesday
Report: Binance Controlled Bank Accounts Belonging to Its US Affiliate Between 2019 and 2020
6.6.2023
Between 2019 and 2020, crypto exchange Binance controlled bank accounts belonging to its U.S. affiliate including one holding funds of American clients, a new Reuters report has said. According to the report, employees of the crypto exchange’s U.S. affiliate had to get Binance executive...
SEC complaint hints at why Brian Brooks resigned as Binance.US CEO
6.6.2023
New details revealed in the SEC complaint could explain why Brian Brooks abruptly stepped down as CEO of Binance.US in 2021, a crypto lawyer suggests
Binance Executive Controlled Bank Accounts Belonging to U.S. Wing in 2019-20: Reuters
5.6.2023
Binance.US has always claimed to be independent from Binance, a stance that may come under scrutiny following this news
Binance helped US authorities freeze $4.4M linked to DPRK cybercrime orgs
25.5.2023
Following “lawfully served warrants,” Binance worked to flag the accounts and tie up the funds
Voyager Digital to Start Repaying Frozen Crypto Funds After Court Approval
18.5.2023
Bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital has won court approval to self-liquidate assets and start repaying customers a portion of their frozen funds.
On Wednesday, US Bankruptcy Judge Michael Wiles approved Voyager's liquidation plan at a court hearing in Manhattan months after deals to sell...
Binance.US Contemplates Lowering Founder Changpeng Zhao’s Stake Amid Regulatory Concerns
12.5.2023
Binance’s US-regulated branch Binance.US is reportedly seeking ways to reduce Binance founder Changpeng Zhao’s stake in the company due to concerns over a regulatory crackdown on Zhao’s international business empire.
To reduce the perceived regulatory risk in the US, Changpeng Zhao, better known...
Binance.US seeking to cut Changpeng Zhao's majority stake: Report
12.5.2023
Changpeng Zhao is the crypto exchange's founder, majority owner and chair. He is also the CEO and co-founder of the global crypto exchange, Binance
Binance.US Explores Ways to Decrease CZ's Dominant Share: The Information
12.5.2023
Since the summer of 2022, Zhao has been attempting to offload at least a portion of his shares, according to one individual that spoke with The Information
Bitcoin priced at Binance.US crypto exchange at $700 premium
9.5.2023
The highest intraday price of Bitcoin on Binance.US reached as much as $28,600, while the intraday market price high amounted to $28,000
American Crypto Exchange Bittrex Declares Bankruptcy Amid SEC Scrutiny – is Binance US Next?
9.5.2023
Bittrex US has filed for bankruptcy in a federal court in Delaware less than a month after the US Securities and Exchange Commission accused the crypto platform of running an unregistered securities exchange.
On Monday, the US arm of cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex Global filed for Chapter...
Bitcoin Trades at Nearly $650 Premium on Binance.US
9.5.2023
The widening discrepancy between the bitcoin price on Binance's U.S. arm and global counterparts has some observers worried about impending legal action directed at the unit
Voyager Digital Announces Liquidation and Shutdown Following Failed FTX and Binance.US Deals
7.5.2023
Bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital has announced plans to self-liquidate its assets and shut down operations after deals to sell itself to FTX or Binance.US fell apart.
In a Friday filing, lawyers of the company revealed that Voyager customers will now recover 36% of their crypto holdings...
Voyager Digital Provides Update on Reimbursement Plan for Creditors
6.5.2023
Following Binance’s withdrawal from the Voyager Digital deal on April 25, the now-defunct crypto lender has recently informed creditors that they can expect to receive their initial cash and crypto distributions “within the next few weeks.” This update comes nine days after...
Crypto is 'Dead in America', Binance.US Says ‘Bye Voyager’, Countries Say ‘Hi CBDC’ and 20 Crypto Jokes
29.4.2023
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Today in Crypto: Hackers Using Victims’ AT&T Email Addresses to Steal Crypto, Revolut Partners with Koinly, Kraken Fights IRS, Circle Launches Mainnet Protocol for USDC Transfers Between Ethereum & Avalanche
27.4.2023
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Voyager Lawyers ‘Surprised’ Binance.US Canceled $1B Deal
26.4.2023
Creditors can expect to receive between 40 and 65% recoveries, ideally in crypto, a bankruptcy court heard
Binance.US enables free Web3 domain creation for American users
26.4.2023
Binance users based in the United States are now able to create Web3 domains that serve as digital identities in a new partnership with Unstoppable Domains