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FTX Sues Binance Over Alleged $1.8bn Fraud
Bankrupt FTX sues former rival Binance for allegedly fraudulent transfer of $1.8bn weeks before crypto company's spectacular collapse
Binance Co-Founder CZ Does Not Want To Return To Company
Binance co-founder Zhao Changpeng says no desire to return to role at company after serving prison time in US this year
Nigerian Court Orders Release Of Binance Executive
After charges are dropped, Nigerian court orders the release of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan who is poor health
Binance Executive Renews Nigeria Bail Plea On Health Grounds
Binance executive files new bail appeal on health grounds after detention in country for months amidst money laundering probe
Binance’s Changpeng Zhao Sentenced To Four Months In Prison
US judge sentences Binance founder, Changpeng Zhao, to four months in prison for ignoring money laundering on his platform
Binance Executive Evades Nigerian Custody
One of two Binance executives arrested in Nigeria in February evades custody as government files formal tax-evasion charges against crypto giant
Nigeria Detains Two Binance Executives Amidst Crypto Probe
Nigerian government detains two Binance executives as it probes foreign exchange manipulation on world's biggest crypto platform
Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Refused Permission To Leave US, Again
US judge refuses to allow Binance founder Zhao to travel to UAE, despite pledge of $4.5 billion equity stake in Binance
Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao To Remain In United States
Judge sides says former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao must remain in the US whilst he considers he request to return to the UAE
Binance Founder Zhao Pleads To Leave United States
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao urges US judge to reject DoJ request to stop him leaving the United States before sentencing
Binance Sees $956m Funds Withdrawn, After CEO Pleads Guilty
Investors have withdrawn $956m from Binance since Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty and stepped down as part of $4bn settlement
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Pleas Guilty, Resigns
Binance admits it engaged in anti-money laundering as part of $4 billion settlement with US DoJ. Founder, CEO Changpeng Zhao pleads guilty
Major Exchange OKX Applies For Hong Kong Crypto Licence
Major cryptocurrency exchange OKX applies for licence under new regime that aims to turn Hong Kong into global crypto hub
US DOJ Negotiates With Binance Over $4bn Settlement
US Justice Department reportedly in talks with Binance to conclude years-long criminal investigation with massive $4 billion fine
Binance Stops Accepting New UK Users, Citing Regulations
New regulations in the UK cited as reason for Binance decision to stop accepting new customers in United Kingdom
Binance Product Head Resigns Amid US Investigation
Binance's global head of product resigns, amid a number of executive departures, job losses, and US regulatory lawsuit
Mastercard Ends Binance Card Partnership
Latest blow to crypto giant as Mastercard ends Binance-branded cards in certain regions, following similar move by Visa
Binance Seeks Protection From US Financial Regulator
Crypto exchange Binance files for court protective order against US SEC, alleging regulator requests were “unduly burdensome”
Binance Issues Cease-And-Desist Notice To ‘Binance Nigeria’
Binance says Nigerian company is 'scam entity' after Nigerian regulator tells it to stop operating in country, amidst regulatory crackdown
Coinbase, Binance Hit Back After SEC Lawsuits
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong hits out at SEC chair Gary Gensler, while Binance alleges Gensler sought role at crypto exchange
SEC Sues Binance, CEO, And Coinbase
US financial regulator alleges US clients of Binance have $2.2 billion at risk, after lawsuits against Coinbase and Binance
Binance ‘Controlled’ Bank Accounts Of US Affiliate
Five bank accounts of supposedly independent Binance.US were in fact controlled by senior Binance official, report finds
Bitcoin Trades At Steep Discount On Binance Australia
Bitcoin trades at discounts of up to 21 percent on Binance Australia as users seek to cash out ahead of 1 June deadline
Crypto Bosses Look To China Ahead Of Hong Kong Rules
High-profile cryptocurrency founders say Hong Kong regulatory regime and Beijing white paper show hope for China as future crypto hub
Investors Pull $1.6 Billion After US CFTC Charged Binance
Over a $1 billion withdrawn from biggest crypto exchange Binance, after regulators allege violation of US financial laws
US Reglators Seek Ban On Crypto Exchange Binance
US regulators sue biggest crypto exchange Binance, alleging violations of US financial laws and seeking injunction
Binance Stablecoin Company ‘In Talks’ With US SEC
Paxos, company behind Binance USD, reportedly in 'constructive' talks with US SEC as regulators tighten focus on crypto companies
New York Regulator Orders Shutdown Of Major Stablecoin
New York regulator orders Paxos Trust to stop issuing third-biggest stablecoin Binance USD, as authorities crack down on crypto industry
FTX Claims $415m Crypto Was Hacked
FTX has now identified roughly $5.5 billion worth of digital assets for recovery, but said $415m has been hacked