Market Regulator In Belgium Orders Binance To Suspend Crypto Services

In the most recent development, Belgium has joined the ranks of countries taking decisive action against Binance. The authorities have now issued an order demanding the cessation of services provided by the company.

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Binance Operations In Brazil Under Investigation Amidst Its Global Regulatory Issues

World’s biggest exchange, Binance, is under heat following regulatory crackdowns on its national subsidiaries. In the latest developments, Binance’s branch in Brazil becomes the newest arm of the exchange to face scrutiny from national authorities.

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Brazilian Government Raises Concerns Around Binance, Requests Executive’s Testimony

The Brazilian authorities are investigating a subsidiary of the world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance Brazil.   A Brazilian Chamber of Deputies member, Congressman Alfredo Gaspar, called to summon Binance Brazil’s director Guilherme Haddad.

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Binance announces zero-fee for TrueUSD (TUSD) trading pairs

Initially, Binance had announced zero-fee only for BTC-TUSD trading pair. Binance has now announced that the zero-fee will apply for all TUSD trading pairs. The move comes amid the regulatory backlash the exchange has received from regulatory authorities around the world.

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Binance withdraws registration in UK amid global crackdown

Binance limits its services in unfavorable jurisdictions as regulatory authorities worldwide tighten their scrutiny. Binance UK is canceling its registration with banking regulators. On June 7, Binance UK requested to cancel its registration from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The…

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Binance reportedly under investigation in France for alleged money laundering

Reports indicate that French authorities have been investigating Binance since February 2022, which may result in more regulatory issues for the largest crypto exchange by trading volumes

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French authorities have been investigating Binance since February 2022

French authorities have been investigating Binance for multiple alleged infractions since February 2022, according to a local news report. The Paris public prosecutor’s office told local media that the investigation against the largest crypto exchange is two-pronged.

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Binance under investigation in France since February 2022: Report

The French arm of Binance is reportedly under investigation by the local authorities on charges of “aggravated money laundering.“

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Binance helped US authorities freeze $4.4M linked to DPRK cybercrime orgs

Following “lawfully served warrants,” Binance worked to flag the accounts and tie up the funds.

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Israel targets Binance accounts in battle against terrorism

Israeli authorities have confiscated approximately 190 Binance accounts believed to be affiliated with terrorist organizations, prompting concerns over the cryptocurrency exchange’s anti-money laundering measures.

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Binance Accounts Used By Hamas and Islamic State Seized by Israel

Israel authorities have seized accounts on the Binance crypto exchange that were used by Hamas and the Islamic State, per a Reuters report. The post Binance Accounts Used By Hamas and Islamic State Seized by Israel appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Israel Has Seized 190 Binance Accounts With Alleged Terrorist Ties Since 2021: Reuters

Israeli authorities say the accounts on crypto exchange Binance belonged to individuals affiliated with Daesh and Hamas.

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Israel seized nearly 200 Binance accounts over terrorism links over two years

Authorities in Israel have seized 190 Binance accounts with ties to Islamic terrorist groups since 2021, Reuters said on May 4. Reuters reported that two of those accounts were linked to Islamic State (ISIS) and that almost all of the other accounts were owned by three firms with ties to Hamas.

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Binance set to begin operations in Japan in two months’ time

Japan’s financial authorities had issued a warning that Binance was operating in the country without permission. Binance acquired Sakura Exchange BitCoin (SEBC) in November 2022. Existing services on SEBC will be terminated for new service under the provisional name “Binance Japan” to be issued.

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Brazilian authorities investigate Binance for guiding clients past stop order: Report

The Brazilian SEC has reportedly turned over screenshots from Binance’s Brazilian website with instructions for evading a stop placed on futures trading on the site.

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Binance.US-Voyager acquisition moves on amid resolution with US authorities

Voyager, the Unsecured Creditors Committee (UCC), and the US government have reached an agreement that will enable the much-anticipated Binance.US-Voyager acquisition. After several months of uncertainty, the victims of the once prominent but now-bankrupt Voyager Digital may soon be made…

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Binance Backs US Authorities in Seizing Over $100M Tied to Crypto Investment Scams

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FTX EU opens withdrawal, Elon Musk calls for AI halt, and Binance news: Hodler’s Digest, March 26–April 1

FTX Europe opens withdrawal for European customers, a petition seeks to halt AI development, and Binance is sued by U.S. authorities.

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Crypto Biz: A spotlight on Binance, Galaxy Digital swings to profit, China’s blockchain push

Binance handles fear, uncertainty and doubt surrounding its business future following a lawsuit from U.S. authorities.

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Binance and CEO Changpeng Zhao Sued by US Authorities

Binance Exchange and its CEO Changpeng Zhao, face a lawsuit for allegedly breaking trading and derivatives rules.  The post Binance and CEO Changpeng Zhao Sued by US Authorities appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Binance Planned to Disarm US Authorities Through Binance.US Arm, Report Claims

Binance embarked on a plan to disarm U. S. authorities out of fear of prosecution, claims a new report by The Wall Street Journal.   The post Binance Planned to Disarm US Authorities Through Binance.

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BUSD Active Address Plunges By 60% Following Regulatory Crackdown

Binance USD (BUSD) has suffered a steep decline in active addresses following the regulatory crackdown by U. S. authorities. This development continues a series of dips within the Binance ecosystem in recent weeks.

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Binance USD Loses 43% Of Market Cap Value Following Regulation Issues

Binance USD (BUSD) has suffered a significant loss of about 43% of its market cap value in the last 3 weeks following a regulatory crackdown by U. S. authorities. BUSD is a popular token issued by the Paxos Trust Company, and it serves as the native stablecoin of the Binance exchange.

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Binance receives regulatory approval from Swedish FSA 

After months of constructive engagements with Swedish financial authorities (FSA), Binance Nordics AB on Jan.11 announced that it had been granted registration.

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US Investigators Subpoena Hedge Funds in Binance Money-Laundering Probe: Report

Authorities have not yet brought charges against the company, which has faced intense scrutiny following competitor FTX's collapse in November.

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U.S. Investigators Subpoena Hedge Funds in Binance Money-Laundering Probe: Report

Authorities have not yet brought charges against the company, which has faced intense scrutiny following competitor FTX's collapse in November.

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Crypto Twitter Speculates Binance Looking at Raising Funds from Berkshire Hathaway

Coinspeaker Crypto Twitter Speculates Binance Looking at Raising Funds from Berkshire Hathaway The likelihood that Berkshire Hathaway is going to invest in Binance is considered very slim as Binance is reportedly under the radar of authorities in the United States.

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This week in crypto: SBF arrested in The Bahamas

Authorities have arrested Sam Bankman-Fried in the Bahamas. Binance reserves are accounted for, says CryptoQuant. Ark Invest continues to invest in Coinbase. Sam Bankman-Fried has been arrested Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX cryptocurrency, was arrested in The Bahamas earlier this week.

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Binance Denies UK Lawmaker’s Allegation That It Deliberately Played a Role in FTX’s Collapse

Crypto exchange FTX recently filed for bankruptcy protection in the US. Authorities are investigating the cause of the tragic collapse. In a submission to the U. K. Parliamentary Treasury Committee, Binance on Wednesday denied claims that it deliberately intended to sink competitor cryptocurrency exchange FTX.

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US Justice Department, Regulators Contacted Binance on FTX Talks: Source

Binance has heard from U.S. agencies and European authorities on its recent interactions with floundering FTX.

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Binance Froze $1.5 Million Ties To Money Laundering Scheme, India Authorities Say

India’s law enforcement agency Directorate of Enforcement (ED) froze over $1,5 million deposited in crypto exchange Binance. The funds were deposited in Bitcoin via a transaction tie to crypto exchange WazirX and the Mobile Gaming App called E-Nuggets.

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Binance In Talks With Nigeria, Looks To Establish A Crypto-Friendly Zone

Authorities in Nigeria and cryptocurrency exchange Binance Holdings Ltd. are in talks tto create a digital economic zone that will support blockchain technology adoption by businesses in the West African country.

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Why U.S. Launched Probe Against CEO Of Crypto Exchange Binance

According to a report from Reuters, the CEO and founder of the world’s largest crypto exchange Binance, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, was under investigation by U. S. federal prosecutors. Launched in 2020 by the Justice Department, authorities in the country were seeking information about the company’s anti-money laundering activity.

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Crypto Ban: Uzbekistan Blocks Access To FTX And Binance – Here’s Why

Authorities in Uzbekistan are now clamping down on online crypto trading platforms that operate outside the nation and are not registered with the government. Authorities have mandated that platforms hold a license in order to provide digital currency services to users.

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Philippines think tank Infrawatch wants Binance banned

Philippines-based think tank Infrawatch PH has petitioned authorities to investigate Binance’s operation in the Asian country. The post Philippines think tank Infrawatch wants Binance banned appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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France facing backlash for Binance regulatory approval, French MEP called the move “surprising and worrying”

Binance, last month on May 6, received the green light from French authorities to set up a significant presence in one of Europe’s top financial centers. The post France facing backlash for Binance regulatory approval, French MEP called the move “surprising and worrying” appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Binance Returns to Italy With Regulator Approval – Now What?

Binance returns to Italy after receiving regulatory approval for a local entity from Italian authorities, on Friday. The post Binance Returns to Italy With Regulator Approval – Now What? appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Binance Courts German Regulators as Push Into Europe Continues

Binance seeks to court German financial authorities in a renewed push to establish a presence in the country, following a rebuke from the regulator last year for offering tokens tracking American stocks without an investor prospectus.

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Binance Refutes Vile Claims Of Turning Over Customer Data To Russian Authorities

Leading international crypto exchange Binance has dismissed claims of reportedly providing the Russian regulators with user data on crypto donations linked to President Putin’s opposition.

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Binance seeks to open shop in Dubai, strengthening its foothold in the Middle East

Binance Holdings Ltd, the world’s biggest centralized crypto exchange by trading volume, is in talks with authorities in Dubai over a license to operate in the Gulf city-state. The post Binance seeks to open shop in Dubai, strengthening its foothold in the Middle East appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Binance Fined By Turkish Authorities on Multiple Violations, Here’s What’s Happening

Local branch of Binance exchange has been fined by Turkish MASAK

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Binance Closing Singapore Entity After Acquiring 18% Stake in Local Licensed Exchange

The leading cryptocurrency exchange, Binance’s Singapore affiliate, Binance Asia Services Ltd. , has withdrawn its application to operate a crypto trading platform in the city-state. The fiat-to-crypto exchange first started the process to gain approval from Singapore’s authorities last year.

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Binance to track scammers behind Squid Game token that fell 99%

According to Barrons, an intelligence team from Binance is currently auditing the blockchain and is busy collecting relevant data and information that will assist authorities in capturing the perpetrators behind the Squid Game token scam.

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Binance Blocks Colombian Users Over Dutch Police Investigation

After a criminal investigation from Dutch authorities, Binance blocked 20 Colombian users of access to their accounts. The post Binance Blocks Colombian Users Over Dutch Police Investigation appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Regulatory action intensifies, Binance asserts 'zero tolerance' for insider trading

United States authorities have been probing possible insider trading and market manipulation at Binance, and examining whether Binance or its staff members profited by taking advantage of its customerThe post Regulatory action intensifies, Binance asserts 'zero tolerance' for insider trading appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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UK’s Financial Authorities Declares Binance Not Capable Of Being Supervised Properly – Poses A ‘Significant Risk’ To British Investors

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has made an update to their consumer warning made against Binance on June 26. The update stated that Binance Markets Limited, a U. K. -based subsidiary of the global cryptocurrency exchange had “complied with all aspects of the requirements” previously placed on it.

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Binance (BNB) signs up ex-Singapore Exchange chief as regulatory troubles loom

Binance, the largest crypto exchange in the world by trading volume, in its bid to combat its battle with regulatory authorities around the world has appointed Richard Teng, the former chief regulatory officer of the Singapore Exchange (SGX), as the head of its Singapore’s branch.

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Dutch central bank claims Binance is operating illegally

The warning follows authorities in several countries issuing statements warning investors to exercise caution in regards to Binance, or claiming the exchange was operating illegally.

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Binance's 'commitment to compliance' now means this for Hong Kong's users

Binance, arguably the world's biggest crypto-exchange, has been under a lot of regulatory fire in recent months. Many authorities around the world are now seeking to clamp down on the exchange, and byThe post Binance's 'commitment to compliance' now means this for Hong Kong's users appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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