Binance’s $4.3 Billion Payment in US Plea Deal Approved by Judge: Binance Holdings Ltd. will pay $4.3 billion after a judge approved a plea deal that levies one ...
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Quick Glance: Prosecutors Seek Stricter Control for Binance's CZ
- Changpeng Zhao, founder and CEO of Binance, attended the Viva Technology conference in Paris.
- U.S. prosecutors requested tighter bond conditions for Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao ahead of his sentencing in April.
- Zhao pleaded guilty for violating the Bank Secrecy Act and resigned as Binance's CEO.
- Zhao's lawyers objected to the proposal to further restrict his movement.
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Quits, Pleads Guilty, and Must Pay $200 Million in Fines
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Quick Glance: Binance Faces Billions in Fines, CEO to Step Down Over Money Laundering Charges
- Founder and CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, also known as 'CZ', plans to step down and plead guilty to violating US anti-money laundering regulations, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
- The crypto exchange did not respond to multiple requests for comment from TechCrunch regarding the charges.
- Binance was founded in June 2017 and quickly rose to become the world's largest crypto exchange within 180 days.
- In the past 24 hours, Binance's trading volume exceeded $11.6 billion, marking a 515% increase over the second largest exchange, Coinbase, according to CoinMarketCap data.
Steve Christie Returns to Binance as Deputy Compliance Officer: Binance named Steve Christie as deputy chief compliance officer, bringing him back to the world’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-02/steve-christie-returns-to-binance-as-deputy-compliance-officer
What US charges does Binance face?
- Unlicensed money-service business
- Money-laundering checks
- Sanctions violations
- 'Terrorist' financing reut.rs/3sKf2RU 5/11
Binance broke US anti-money-laundering and sanctions laws and failed to report more than 100,000 suspicious transactions with organizations the US described as ... Show more
Is Bitcoin a Good Investment? As BTC Price Hits $40,000 Here's What to Know: Bitcoin has jumped more than 140% this year to outstrip other investments like ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-04/is-bitcoin-at-40-000-a-sign-of-another-bull-run
Quick Glance: Crypto Leaders Forecast $100,000 Bitcoin in 2024
- Cryptocurrency industry leaders predict a new bull run leading to fresh all-time highs for Bitcoin in 2024, surpassing $100,000.
- Bitcoin has surged over 120% this year, and optimism remains for continued growth into 2024.
- Former Diem stablecoin project leader, Marcus, is now focusing on technology to enhance Bitcoin as a payment network.
- Growing anticipation for the approval of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) signifies a move towards mainstream adoption.
Kyiv targets Kremlin’s ‘military-industrial complex’; US steps up sanctions evasion probe into Credit Suisse, UBS
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-09-27-kyiv-targets-kremlins-military-industrial-complex-us-steps-up-sanctions-evasion-probe-into-credit-suisse-ubs/
Binance faces US probe of possible Russian sanctions violations, Bloomberg reports
reuters.com/legal/binance-faces-us-probe-possible-russian-sanctions-violations-bloomberg-news-2023-05-05/
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance pleads guilty along with CEO to money laundering charges
usatoday.com/story/money/2023/11/21/binance-money-laundering-charges/71668597007/
Crypto exchange Binance helped Iranian firms trade $8 billion despite sanctions: Crypto giant Binance has processed Iranian transactions with a value of $8 ...
reuters.com/business/finance/exclusive-crypto-exchange-binance-helped-iranian-firms-trade-8-billion-despite-2022-11-04/
Quick Glance: How Western Technology in Iranian Drones Aids Russia's War Against Ukraine
- Over the last five years, Iranian officials and state media have lauded the "indigenous" innovation of the Islamic republic's mass-produced Mohajer-6 combat drone, which Russia has used in its conflict with Ukraine.
- The Ukrainian military shot down an Iranian Mohajer-6 drone.
- The Austrian manufacturer Rotax engine was discovered in the Mohajer-6 drone.
- A Xilinx microchip was discovered in an Iranian drone.
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Binance Founder Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charges as Company Hit with $4.3 Billion Fine
democracynow.org/2023/11/22/headlines/binance_founder_pleads_guilty_to_money_laundering_charges_as_company_hit_with_43_billion_fine
Binance Lapses Boosted Terrorists, Hackers, Sanctions Violators: Binance Holdings Ltd. had such lax controls over cryptocurrency transactions on its exchange ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-22/binance-lapses-boosted-terrorists-hackers-sanctions-violators
Binance Exits Russia With Sale of Unit to Just-Started Exchange: Binance said it exited its Russia business by selling it to CommEX, a crypto exchange that says ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-27/binance-exits-russia-with-sale-of-unit-to-just-started-exchange
Quick Glance: Binance Sells Business and Leaves Russia
- The world's largest crypto exchange, Binance, announces the sale of its entire Russian business to CommEX.
- All assets of existing Russian users are secure and protected.
- Binance and CommEX will collaborate to inform users about asset migration.
- A portion of Russian KYC'd new user registration will be redirected to CommEX.
Binance sets up Polish entity for residents of Belgium after regulatory action: Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, said it had set up a Polish ...
reuters.com/technology/binance-sets-up-polish-entity-residents-belgium-after-regulatory-action-2023-08-29/
Binance BNB Token Approaches More Than Year Low as Pressure Mounts: BNB, the cryptocurrency at the heart of the Binance exchange ecosystem, is approaching its ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-22/binance-s-bnb-token-approaches-more-than-year-low-as-regulatory-pressure-mounts
Binance served crypto traders in Iran despite U.S. sanctions, clients say : The world's largest crypto exchange, Binance, continued to process trades by clients ...
reuters.com/technology/exclusive-binance-served-crypto-traders-iran-years-despite-us-sanctions-clients-2022-07-11/
Crypto exchange Binance cuts ties with Russia: At the end of February, the EU issued new sanctions against Russia - it is the tenth package of sanctions ...
finanzen.net/nachricht/devisen/umsetzung-der-sanktionen-krypto-boerse-binance-trennt-verbindung-zu-russland-12266595
US authorities target crypto exchange Binance: The world's largest crypto exchange faces extensive money laundering controls
derstandard.de/story/2000138741948/us-behoerden-nehmen-kryptoboerse-binance-ins-visier
Crypto exchange Binance blocks Russian users targeted by sanctions: Crypto exchange Binance is blocking the accounts of any Russian clients targeted by sanctions ...
reuters.com/technology/crypto-exchange-binance-says-it-wont-unilaterally-freeze-accounts-russia-2022-02-28/
Binance CEO says 'unethical' to block all Russians from crypto exchange: "Whoever is on the sanctions list, they won't be able to use our platform ...
markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/binance-ceo-changpeng-zhao-unethical-block-russians-cryptocurrency-exchange-ukraine-2022-3
Binance limits crypto services in Russia to comply with EU sanctions: "We believe all other major exchanges must follow the same rules soon," said Binance CEO ...
markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/cryptocurrency-binance-exchange-russia-accounts-eu-sanctions-limit-services-zhao-2022-4
Belarus-linked crypto platform stops Russian clients trading: Currency.com, a crypto platform founded in Belarus, stopped services for clients based in Russia ...
markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/crypto-exchange-bitcoin-russia-ethereum-trader-investors-ban-ukraine-2022-4
Analysis: Crypto exchanges won't bar Russians, raising fears of sanctions backdoor
reuters.com/markets/europe/crypto-exchanges-wont-bar-russians-raising-fears-sanctions-backdoor-2022-03-02/
US Prosecutors Look to Charge Binance and CZ on Possible Money Laundering Violations: Reuters
coindesk.com/business/2022/12/12/us-prosecutors-look-to-charge-binance-and-cz-for-possible-money-laundering-violations-reuters/
Binance founder says cryptocurrencies won’t help Russia evade sanctions: Trading platform boss says "‘crypto is too small for Russia’ and more focus should ...
theguardian.com/technology/2022/mar/04/binance-founder-says-cryptocurrencies-wont-help-russia-evade-sanctions
CryptoWatch: Binance Transactions US Sanctions, Wuhan's NFT, and Global Banks' View on Digital Coins
techtimes.com/articles/283001/20221106/cryptowatch-binance-transactions-sanctions-wuhans-nft-global-banks-view-digital.htm
Binance still serving non-sanctioned Russians while seeking clarity on EU crypto regulations
cointelegraph.com/news/binance-still-serving-russians-while-seeking-clarity-on-eu-crypto-sanctions
Crypto’s complicated role in Ukraine: ‘Literally saving lives,’ but also helping oligarchs
fortune.com/2022/04/08/crypto-ukraine-saving-lives-helping-oligarchs-sanctions-binance/
Binance Compliance Officer: KYC Cost Exchange ‘Billions in Revenue’: While venting to CoinDesk about unflattering Reuters coverage, the crypto exchange’s ...
coindesk.com/layer2/2022/08/01/binance-compliance-officer-kyc-cost-exchange-billions-in-revenue/
Crypto exchange Binance says will not accept cards of sanctioned Russian banks: Cryptocurrency exchange Binance on Thursday said cardholders of sanctioned ...
reuters.com/business/finance/crypto-exchange-binance-says-will-not-accept-cards-sanctioned-russian-banks-2022-03-03/
Weekly Crypto Roundup: titans clash, hacks continue, and sanctions hit home: The week came to a close with Bitcoin (BTC) just under $24,000, as was the case last ...
thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/weekly-crypto-roundup-titans-clash-hacks-continue-and-sanctions-hit-home/article65764565.ece
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Crypto exchange Binance blocks Russian users targeted by sanctions : The United States, Britain, Europe and Canada announced new
sanctions on Russia on Saturday ...
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Dubai wants to be the new capital for crypto and oligarchs. Here are the all the big fish moving to the sanction-free desert
fortune.com/2022/03/29/dubai-crypto-capital-russian-oligarchs-sanctions/
The founder of Binance, the biggest cryptocurrency trading platform, has dismissed fears that the Kremlin could use virtual money to avoid sanctions as he ...
Binance operates in Russia with restrictions.
"There has to be certain level of sophistication in our compliance program ... Show more
Russia: Why the EU isn't cracking down on cryptocurrencies: Authorities warn of oligarch money in dark channels. But they shy away from tougher measures ...
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Tough Measures: Crypto exchange Binance Implements Tough Sanctions Against Russian Citizens
finanzen.net/nachricht/devisen/sanktionen-harte-massnahmen-krypto-boerse-binance-setzt-strenge-sanktionen-gegen-russische-staatsbuerger-um-11290778
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Crypto exchange Coinbase blocks 25,000 Russian accounts: Crypto exchange Coinbase has blocked 25,000 accounts linked to Russian individuals and businesses.
cityam.com/crypto-exchange-coinbase-blocks-25000-russian-accounts/
Can the Kremlin use crypto to evade sanctions? Doubtful, experts say. But for some ordinary Russians, it’s a lifeline
fortune.com/2022/03/06/can-the-kremlin-use-crypto-to-evade-sanctions-doubtful-experts-say-but-for-some-ordinary-russians-its-a-lifeline/
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