Crypto exchange Binance and its CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) have filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit against them by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “It is clear that the SEC’s lawsuit has no foundation in the currently enacted securities laws,” they argued, alleging: “In attempting to claim regulatory power over the crypto industry, the … [Read more...]
SEC Denied Immediate Access to Binance US Infrastructure
In a setback for the government, a federal judge rejected a request by the U.S. securities regulator to inspect the technological infrastructure of Binance US. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accuses the American subsidiary of the leading crypto exchange of non-cooperation with its probe. U.S. SEC Fails to Secure Court Authorization to Inspect Binance US … [Read more...]
SEC’s Call for Full Disclosure: Court Asked to Order Inspection of Binance US
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a reply to support its motion to compel Binance Holdings Limited to comply with expedited discovery related to customer assets. The reply comes after months of alleged delays and incomplete responses from Binance as it fights a lawsuit alleging it violated federal securities laws. SEC Seeks Court-Ordered Probe of Binance … [Read more...]
Binance US CEO Is ‘Taking Deserved Break,’ CZ Seeks to Downplay Executive Exodus
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has commented on the latest executive departures from his company’s American branch. The changes in the U.S. crypto trading firm’s management, including the release of its chief executive, followed similar developments at the global exchange. CZ Urges Followers to Ignore Binance US FUD, Says Regulatory Environment Requires New Head Binance founder … [Read more...]
Another 2 Binance US Executives Leave Crypto Exchange, Report
Two more managers at Binance US are reportedly quitting amid another round of layoffs at the troubled cryptocurrency exchange. The departures come while Binance’s U.S. trading platform for digital assets is still under heightened regulatory pressure that has damaged its business. Binance US Legal and Risk Executives Depart as Crypto Trading Firm Cuts More Jobs Risk and legal … [Read more...]
Binance US CEO Quits, Crypto Exchange Cuts Third of Jobs
Chief Executive Officer of Binance US, Brian Shroder, has left the company amid an ongoing regulatory crackdown and more job cuts. Shroder’s departure comes two years after he joined the American subsidiary of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by daily trading volume. Shroder Departs Binance US as Unit Eliminates Over 100 Positions The CEO of Binance US, Brian … [Read more...]
Binance CEO Urges Hardware 2FA Use for All Crypto Platforms After Vitalik Buterin’s X Account Hack
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has urged everyone to use hardware 2FA for all crypto platforms after a social media account belonging to Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin was hacked and used to post a crypto scam link. “In the past, I have had my Twitter account locked a few times due to hackers trying to brute-force it (trying different passwords repeatedly),” … [Read more...]
Binance Boss Counters ‘FUD’ Amidst Legal Challenges, Touts Company’s Resilience and Low Turnover
Binance has faced a series of negative news reports in recent weeks. However, the cryptocurrency exchange’s leader, Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, used social media to assure the community that the reports were just fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD). Despite the departure of some top executives, CZ said Binance likely has “the lowest founding team turnover of any … [Read more...]
Binance Executives for Russia and Eastern Europe Leave Top Exchange
Two Binance executives responsible for the crypto giant’s operations in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet space have left the company. The departures come at a time when the leading crypto exchange finds itself under persisting regulatory pressure and is considering leaving sanctioned Russia. Another 2 Managers Quit Crypto Exchange Binance as Executive Exodus Continues … [Read more...]
Another Executive Exits Binance Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Mayur Kamat, head of product at Binance, is leaving the crypto exchange which has seen several executive exits in recent months. His and the other departures coincide with an ongoing regulatory clampdown on crypto business that has placed the leading trading platform for digital assets under increased scrutiny in some jurisdictions. Crypto Exchange Binance’s Global Head … [Read more...]
Binance Launches ‘Send Cash’ Remittance Services in Latam
Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange by volumes traded, has announced the launch of “Send Cash,” a Latam-focused remittance service. The newly launched tool will allow users in nine countries in the region to send crypto to bank accounts of friends or family in Argentina and Colombia directly, bypassing third-party intermediaries. Binance Seeks to Ease … [Read more...]
Binance to Gradually Phase Out Support for BUSD Stablecoin
The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by global trade volume, Binance, has announced it is discontinuing support for the stablecoin asset BUSD. The trading platform is encouraging users to swap their BUSD as Binance gradually phases out BUSD markets. BUSD Support Ending on Binance, Users Told to Swap Tokens On August 31, Binance disclosed BUSD support will be … [Read more...]
Introducing ColLabs: A Web3 Investment Community by Binance Labs
Binance Labs, the venture capital and incubation arm of Binance, is committed to helping Web3 startups achieve success by closing the gap between mentorship and funding. They do this by leveraging technical know-how from the Binance ecosystem and offering incubation programs to early-stage startups. Recognizing that the strength of the Web3 industry lies in its community, … [Read more...]
Binance Finds Way to Serve Belgian Users After Cease Order
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said it continues to provide services to residents of Belgium through its Polish entity. The announcement comes two months after the crypto trading company was ordered by the Belgian financial regulator to cease all crypto services in the country. Binance Offers Belgian Clients to Trade on Its Polish Platform Belgian customers of Binance, the … [Read more...]
Binance Mulls Leaving Russia, Limits Options for Russian Users
Crypto exchange Binance considers exiting Russia amid increased scrutiny over its services for users in the sanctioned nation. The news of the potential move comes after the exchange delisted several sanctioned Russian banks from its peer-to-peer (P2P) platform and restricted fiat payment options for Russian traders. Full Russia Exit Is on the Table, Binance Representative Says … [Read more...]
