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US lawmaker asks Congress to treat Binance exec in Nigeria as a ‘hostage’
11.7.2024
Rep. Rich McCormick called on the US government to formally declare Tigran Gambaryan as a hostage if his criminal case in Nigeria was not resolved by mid-July
Binance to Slash Gopax Stake Amid Crypto Regulation Pressure
11.7.2024
Binance is reportedly in the final stages of negotiations to reduce its stake in Gopax, a leading South Korean crypto exchange. This move comes as Binance seeks to address regulatory concerns and maintain Gopax’s status as a won-based exchange in South Korea. Navigating Turbulent Crypto...
SEC will not pursue enforcement action against Paxos
11.7.2024
The stablecoin issuer received an SEC Wells notice in February 2023 warning of a potential lawsuit over Binance USD as an unregistered security
SEC Withdraws Enforcement Action Against Paxos’ BUSD Stablecoin
11.7.2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to end its investigation into Paxos, a New York-based issuer of stablecoins, suggesting that stablecoins may not be treated as securities in most cases. This decision comes more than a year after the SEC sent Paxos a Wells Notice concerning...
Binance finalizes sale of majority stake in Gopax — Report
11.7.2024
Binance is preparing to reduce its 72.6% stake in the Gopax exchange to as low as 10%, according to local sources
Binance CEO: Crypto Prices May Fluctuate but Fundamentals Are Strong
11.7.2024
Binance CEO Richard Teng has highlighted the significant interest in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, noting that U.S.-listed bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) had attracted over $14.7 billion in net inflows over the past six months. Teng emphasized the industry’s robust long-term...
Whale transfers $50M in ETH amid ETF anticipation
10.7.2024
With the approval of the spot Ether ETF in the US approaching, attention turns to its potential impact on Ethereum’s trajectory in the coming weeks
Nigerian Witness Says Binance Users Operate Under False Identities
8.7.2024
A witness in the ongoing Nigerian money laundering trial against Binance has alleged that many local users of the cryptocurrency exchange platform are operating under false identities. The witness further claimed that by allowing users to withdraw Nigerian naira (NGN), a regulated activity, Binance...
Pancake Bunny hacker siphons $2.9M of Ether through Tornado Cash
8.7.2024
Three years after the Pancake Bunny flash loan attack, the hacker moved $3 million in ETH through Tornado Cash
PancakeBunny hacker siphons $2.9M Ether in Tornado Cash
8.7.2024
Three years after the PancakeBunny flash loan attack, the hacker moved $3 million in ETH through Tornado Cash
Sleeping BTC Wallets Reactivate, Bitcoin Dips, and More — Week in Review
7.7.2024
Several longtime holders of Bitcoin have reactivated dormant wallets, moving substantial amounts of BTC after years of inactivity. Bitcoin’s price dipped to $56,952 amid speculation related to the Mt Gox distribution and the German government’s transfer of 3,000 BTC. Standard...
Nigerian Prison Officials Deny Binance Employee Tigran Gambaryan is Seriously Ill
7.7.2024
According to the prison authorities, Binance employee Tigran Gambaryan is in good health and not sick as claimed by his family. The family had raised concerns about his well-being and alleged that he was not receiving proper medical attention. However, the prison authorities have denied these...
Nigerian central bank alleges unauthorized transactions by Binance
6.7.2024
In a Nigerian court on Friday, July 5, Binance's illegal operations were highlighted, with Central Bank official testifying on lack of necessary licenses and regulatory approval
Binance marks 7th anniversary with 200M users and new campaign
5.7.2024
The milestone takes us one step closer to the first billion Web3 users, according to Binance’s CMO
Kucoin to Implement 7.5% VAT on Transaction Fees for Nigerian Users
5.7.2024
Nigeria-based KuCoin users will begin being levied a 7.5% value-added tax (VAT) on transaction fees starting on July 8. Some observers believe that Kucoin’s decision to implement this tax is intended to enhance its chances of securing an operating license. A Lagos-based crypto industry player...
Binance vs Nigeria: A timeline of events
5.7.2024
As the trial of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan restarts in Nigeria, Cointelegraph recaps the story so far
Ripple’s $2B penalty looms after SEC rebuffs Binance comparison
4.7.2024
The legal battle between Ripple and the SEC has been going on for several years now, and there is another update. Ripple recently filed a Notice of Supplemental Authority after US courts rejected the SEC’s claims regarding Binance. The regulator had previously stated that BNB’s secondary market...
When Do Secondary Token Sales Violate Howey?
4.7.2024
A federal judge overseeing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's case against Binance ruled that most of the case can proceed, but dismissed charges tied to the sale of BUSD and secondary sales of BNB
Binance US Confident in Legal Battle Against SEC as Case Moves Forward
4.7.2024
Binance US responded to the court’s decision to allow the SEC lawsuit to proceed, expressing confidence in its position and criticizing the SEC’s regulatory approach. “We remain confident in our position that the SEC’s case is unsupported by the facts or the law,...
Authy 2FA app leaked phone numbers that may be used for text phishing
3.7.2024
Twilio, the developer of the Authy authenticator app, said user phone numbers were leaked to attackers, but accounts themselves were not compromised