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Binance.US Not Being Totally Forthcoming, SEC Complains in New Filing
5.3.2024
The SEC and Binance.US filed a joint status report detailing ongoing discovery efforts on Tuesday
IRS Taps Binance.US, TaxBit Execs to Strengthen Crypto Tax Regulation Efforts
28.2.2024
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said on Tuesday that it hired two crypto industry executives — Sulolit “Raj” Mukherjee and Seth Wilks — to aid in digital asset reporting, compliance, and enforcement programs.
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Steve Christie’s Return to Binance Signals Strong Compliance Push
3.2.2024
Binance has rehired Steve Christie, its former Senior Vice President of Compliance, as the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer. In a recent announcement, the exchange said Christie’s primary responsibility will be to enhance Binance’s compliance framework by collaborating with regulators...
Regulatory Clampdown — Alaska and Florida Order Binance US to Cease Operations
29.1.2024
A recent report indicates that regulatory authorities in Alaska and Florida have prohibited Binance US from operating within their jurisdictions. This development comes in the wake of Binance, along with its previous CEO Changpeng Zhao, reaching a plea agreement with the U.S. government. Alaska...
Binance and SEC Clash Over Evidence Production and Witness Depositions in Ongoing Legal Battle
27.1.2024
The legal battle between Binance and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to intensify as court documents shed light on the clash over evidence production and witness depositions in the SEC’s case against the leading cryptocurrency exchange. According to...
Binance.US Restricted in Florida and Alaska After Former CEO’s Guilty Plea
26.1.2024
Troubled cryptocurrency exchange Binance.US continues to face pressure from regulators in the United States after regulators in Florida and Alaska told the crypto exchange that it can no longer serve its residents. Florida and Alaska regulators have informed Binance.US that the cryptocurrency...
Binance.US Taps Lesley O’Neill as its New Chief Compliance Officer
8.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock / piter2121 Binance.US, the American subsidiary of global cryptocurrency behemoth Binance, has announced the appointment of Lesley O’Neill as its new Chief Compliance Officer. According to a recent announcement, O’Neill brings a wealth of experience to the role, having...
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao Steps Down From Binance.US Board of Directors
28.11.2023
Binance founder and former CEO, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, has stepped down from the company’s board of directors following his guilty plea to several federal charges last week. “CZ” steps down Zhao “has decided to step down from his role as Chairman of our Board of Directors and transferred his voting...
CZ Resigns as Chairman of Binance US, Signaling Strategic Shift
28.11.2023
On Tuesday, Binance US, the American branch of Binance.com, revealed that Changpeng Zhao (CZ), its former CEO, has relinquished his position as chairman of the board with immediate effect. The announcement emphasized that Binance US is fully functional and operates independently from Binance.com....
Changpeng Zhao steps down as Binance.US chair
28.11.2023
The former Binance CEO faces one felony count in the United States as part of a settlement with local officials and regulators
Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao Steps Down From Binance.US Board
28.11.2023
CZ Not off the Hook Yet as SEC Continues to Investigate Binance US: Report
28.11.2023
Source: Youtube/Entrepreneur ME The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking evidence regarding Binance.US’s alleged backdoor control over customer assets, resembling a structure akin to FTX, Wall Street Journal reported. In June, the SEC initiated legal action...
SEC still looking for potential FTX-style fraud at Binance.US: Report
28.11.2023
Binance.US attorney Matthew Laroche has asked a federal judge to consider putting an end to the SEC's investigation for potential fraud
US Law Doesn’t Control the World” Binance Argues in CFTC Lawsuit
24.10.2023
Digital asset exchange Binance says the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is attempting to transplant its rules to global markets.
In a recent court filing, the largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume argued that the US regulator is trying to monitor foreign companies...
Binance US Suspends Withdrawals in US Dollars
19.10.2023
Crypto exchange Binance US has suspended withdrawals in U.S. dollars. Users who want to withdraw their USD funds must first convert them into stablecoins or other cryptocurrencies, which can then be withdrawn. Binance US Updates Dollar Withdrawal Policy Binance US, the U.S.-based cryptocurrency...
Bitcoin Prices Retain Strength After Binance.US Halts Dollar Withdrawals
18.10.2023
BTC/USD Chart (Coinbase)/ Source: TradingView
Bitcoin prices have retained their strength today, managing to achieve relative stability in spite of the latest news that Binance.US has stopped its customers from directly withdrawing the U.S. dollar.
Yesterday, the exchange updated its terms...
Binance.US Halts Direct Dollar Withdrawals
17.10.2023
Dollar deposits in user wallets are no longer eligible for FDIC insurance protection, according to the updated terms of use
Binance.US scores against SEC, Mt. Gox delay repayments, and other news: Hodler’s Digest, Sept. 17-23
23.9.2023
Binance.US scores temporary win against the SEC, Mt. Gox repayments delayed to 2024, and Tether’s $1B liquidity to Tron network
Binance and CEO Chanpgeng Zhao asks court to dismiss SEC suit
22.9.2023
Binance Holdings and its CEO Changpeng Zhao have filed a petition seeking to have the lawsuit made against them by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dismissed
Binance, U.S. Affiliate, Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao File to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit
22.9.2023
Binance, Binance.US and Changpeng Zhao filed to dismiss a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit Thursday, claiming the regulator hadn't "plausibly alleged" various securities-related violations