BNB soars amid reports DOJ to announce Binance settlement today

The price of BNB, the native token of Binance, was surging on Tuesday afternoon as fresh news regarding a potential settlement with the US Justice Department hit the market. BNB, which traded at lows of $240 over the weekend, saw an upsurge on Monday as a Bloomberg report cited familiar sources as saying Binance and […]

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Binance in the Spotlight as US Department of Justice Announces Cryptocurrency Enforcement Action

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is set to announce significant cryptocurrency enforcement actions, with officials including Attorney General Merrick Garland and Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen.

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Crypto market jumps amid possible end to U.S. criminal probe of Binance

Crypto markets received support from news of a possible settlement of the Binance case with the U.S. Department of Justice. Sources familiar with the matter said talks between the U.S. Justice Department and Binance include the possibility that its founder…

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U.S. DOJ Reportedly Wants Shocking $4 Billion From Binance To Drop Criminal Charges

The United States Justice Department is seeking more than $4 billion from Binance Holdings Ltd. as part of a deal to resolve investigations into alleged multiple criminal violations by the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange and its co-founder.

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Endgame For Binance? US DOJ Seeks $4 Billion Settlement, CZ Braces For Charges

In a significant development, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly pursuing a resolution with Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume.  According to Bloomberg, negotiations between the two parties include the potential for Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, to face criminal charges as part of the agreement.  The […]

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Binance faces historic penalty as DOJ settlement talks suggest over $4 billion

Binance Holdings is in talks with the U. S. Justice Department (DOJ) to resolve allegations of criminal activities, including money laundering, bank fraud, and sanctions violations, via a settlement that could exceed $4 billion, Bloomberg News reported Nov.

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US wants over $4B from Binance to end criminal case: Bloomberg

The US Department of Justice is looking for $4 billion from Binance as settlement over the prolonged investigations against the crypto exchange. Bloomberg says in a report that talks between the DOJ and Binance have been ongoing for a while and could end within weeks.

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U.S. DOJ seeks $4b settlement from Binance, CEO may face criminal charges

The U.S. Department of Justice proposes a $4 billion settlement with Binance, potentially implicating founder Changpeng Zhao in a landmark case involving allegations of money laundering and sanction violations.

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Binance Facing Shocking $4 Billion Fine in US

The U.S. Justice Department is seeking a monumental settlement of over $4 billion from Binance in exchange for ending an ongoing criminal case against the flagship exchange

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US Lawmakers Accuse Binance and Tether of Enabling Hamas Funding

US lawmakers Congressman French Hill and Cynthia Lummis have asked US Justice Merrick Garland to investigate Binance's role in enabling Hamas financing. The post US Lawmakers Accuse Binance and Tether of Enabling Hamas Funding appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Binance And Tether Accused By Lawmakers: DOJ Investigation Requested For Illicit Finance

In a recent development, US lawmakers have urged the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to initiate a criminal investigation into cryptocurrency exchange Binance (BNB) and stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT).

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Why Senator Cynthia “Crypto Queen” Lummis Calls on Justice Department to Charge Binance

Senator Cynthia Lummis’s appeal for investigating Binance and Tether underscores a critical regulatory concern amid allegations of these platforms facilitating illicit financial activities. The post Why Senator Cynthia “Crypto Queen” Lummis Calls on Justice Department to Charge Binance appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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US Senator asks DOJ to consider criminal charges against Binance and Tether

US Senator Cynthia Lummis asks the Department of Justice (DOJ) to criminally charge crypto exchange Binance and USDT issuer Tether. Lummis cites the two companies’ role in aiding illicit fundraising for terror.

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Lawmakers call for DOJ investigation into Binance, Tether on suspicions of abetting illicit finance

U. S. lawmakers are pressuring the Justice Department to investigate Binance and Tether for allegedly facilitating substantial illicit financing to terrorist groups, including Hamas. In a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, Sen.

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Binance and Tether Facing Heat from Congress

Congress has called on the Department of Justice to take strong measures against Binance and Tether

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DoJ asked to mull criminal charges against Binance and Tether

Two U.S. elected officials wrote to the Department of Justice, calling for a concluded investigation on Binance and Tether that could lead to litigation against the pair of crypto heavyweights.

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U.S. Lawmakers Lummis, Hill Urge DOJ Decision on Charging Binance, Tether for Aiding Hamas

U.S. lawmakers Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wy.) and Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) have urged the Department of Justice to "expeditiously conclude" investigations and reach a decision on charging Binance and Tether for aiding terrorism financing for Hamas.

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FTX trial: FTX used billions in customer funds for Binance stake buyback

FTX is accused of using customer deposits to repurchase Binance stake. An accounting professor hired by the US Department of Justice reveals over a billion dollars came from customer funds for the share buyback.

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Binance And CEO ‘CZ’ On The Brink Of Criminal Charges In DOJ Investigation?

Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, faces mounting challenges as it navigates a complex legal landscape with the US Department of Justice (DOJ).   According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Binance’s empire is “under threat,” leading to significant consequences for the crypto industry as a whole.

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US DOJ Action Vs. Binance Becomes More Likely, Warns Ex-SEC Official

For months now, ex-SEC enforcement official John Reed Stark has been vocal about his speculation that a US Department of Justice (DOJ) action against Binance is imminent or has already been filed under seal.

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What will Bitcoin do if the Justice Department takes aim at Binance?

If the U.S. DOJ indicts Binance executives on charges similar to those already issued by regulators, could it have an unusual effect on the cryptocurrency market in the year ahead?

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Binance in a tight spot as U.S. Justice Department considers fraud charges

DOJ plans to press charges against Binance.   The BNB chain and BNB token get negatively impacted by these events. In the past month, Binance[BNB] has come under intense regulatory scrutiny,The post Binance in a tight spot as U.

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First Mover Americas: Justice Department May Charge Binance With Fraud: Report

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 2, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

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U.S. Department of Justice weighing Binance criminal charges against risk of market panic: Report

Semafor reports today that U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) officials are deliberating potential fraud charges against the cryptocurrency exchange giant, Binance, but have concerns over protecting American investors already participating in crypto markets, citing sources familiar with the matter.

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BREAKING: DOJ Investigation Casts Shadow Over Binance, Sparks Fears Of Bank Run

Per a report from Semafor, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has been weighing on the possibility of filing fraud charges against crypto exchange Binance. The company has been in the eye of all major regulators worldwide in 2023 and might be about to face its biggest legal hurdle to date. Related Reading: Bitcoin Taker […]

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Binance's Nightmare: DOJ Mulls Fraud Charges

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) ponders fraud charges against Binance, the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange

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Binance engages former DOJ prosecutor to counter SEC allegations

Binance has enlisted the expertise of a former attorney from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to mount a defense against the lawsuit filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

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Binance Scandal Escalates As Former SEC Official Reveals Secret DOJ Indictment

Former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official John Reed Stark has recently suggested that the US Department of Justice (DOJ) will likely file, or may have already filed under seal, a criminal indictment against cryptocurrency exchange Binance for alleged money laundering.

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Ex-SEC executive says U.S. DOJ likely to bring criminal charges against Binance

Binance’s legal troubles are set to worsen, believes John Reed Stark, former chief of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Office of Internet Enforcement. As per Stark, the U. S. Department of Justice is likely working behind the scenes to bring criminal charges against Binance and its executives.

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Elizabeth Warren asks DOJ to investigate Binance’s statements to Congress

Senators said June 8 that the U. S. Department of Justice should investigate statements previously made by Binance and take action as necessary. Democratic senators Elizabeth Warren and Chris Van Hollen alleged that Binance and Binance.

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Binance may have lied to US lawmakers, argue senators: Report

U.S. senators asked the Justice Department to investigate whether the crypto exchange made a false statement to Congress in a letter earlier this year.

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US Justice Department investigating Binance for violating Russian sanctions: Report

The DOJ’s national security and crime divisions are both looking at the cryptocurrency exchange’s provision of services to Russians, Bloomberg reports.

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Department of Justice Investigates Binance for Alleged Russian Sanctions Breach

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating the role Binance plays in the evasion of Russian Sanctions using crypto The post Department of Justice Investigates Binance for Alleged Russian Sanctions Breach appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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US DOJ investigating Binance for potential violations of Russian sanctions

DOJ’s national security division is investigating Binance. Binance is accused of enabling Russians to circumvent US sanctions. The inquiry is focusing on both Binance and its officials. Binance, the largest cryptocurrency by trading volume, is under investigation by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) for potential violations of Russian sanctions.

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US DoJ reportedly investigating Binance for violating sanctions against Russia

Binance is reportedly under investigation by the United States Depart of Justice (DoJ) Department’s national security division for violating sanctions placed on Russia

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U.S. Justice Department Investigating Binance for Russia-Related Sanctions Violations: Bloomberg

The United States Justice Department's national security division is conducting an inquiry into whether Binance allowed the violation of U.S. sanctions related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine on its platform, according to a Bloomberg report.

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U.S. Justice Department Investigating Binance For Russia-Related Sanctions Violations: Bloomberg

The United States Justice Department's national security division is conducting an inquiry into whether Binance allowed the violation of U.S. sanctions related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine on its platform, according to a Bloomberg report.

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Binance probed by DOJ over potential Russian sanctions violations

The U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is looking into possible violations of Russian sanctions by Binance, Bloomberg reported May 5. Specifically, the DOJ’s national security division intends to determine whether Binance or its executives circumvented sanctions around Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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

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That Binance Suit Sure Seems Bigger Than Just a CFTC Case

Between Coinbase, Binance, Justin Sun, Do Kwon and Custodia, there has been just so much news over the last week. And that’s largely just the U. S. But Binance is the most interesting, not only for what happened (the Commodity Futures Trading Commission sued it), but also for what didn’t (the Department of Justice hasn’t filed anything).

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Binance.US acquisition of Voyager to proceed, bankruptcy judge rules

A judge at the New York bankruptcy court denied the Department of Justice’s request on Wednesday. The DOJ wanted the court to stop Binance. US from completing its $1 billion deal for Voyager.

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U.S. Justice Dept. Appeals New York Judge’s Decision to Approve Voyager’s Sale to Binance.US

The appeal comes just one day after Judge Michael Wiles gave Voyager Digital the go-ahead to sell its assets to Binance.US.

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Binance Reportedly Facilitated Transactions Worth $346M for the Russian Exchange Bitzlato

The world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange is in hot water for allegedly facilitating the transactions for Bitzlato, recently the subject of a Department of Justice (DoJ) investigation. The post Binance Reportedly Facilitated Transactions Worth $346M for the Russian Exchange Bitzlato appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Justice Officials Divided Over Binance Money Laundering Case

U.S. Department of Justice prosecutors have become divided in their approach to a long-running criminal investigation into Binance. The post Justice Officials Divided Over Binance Money Laundering Case appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Reuters’ exclusive on possible Binance investigation triggers discussion on bias

Following the publication of Reuters’ exclusive on the alleged Binance investigation, the crypto community raises the question of the planned ‘attack’ on crypto. On Dec. 12, Reuters published a major exclusive article on the US Department of Justice allegedly seeking…

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Binance CEO Zhao could face criminal charges – what does this mean for crypto?

Department of Justice prosecutors split on whether enough evidence to file criminal charges against Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Binance’s position in the industry is so dominant that any story on them is now a big deal  Regardless on the charges, Binance’s proof of reserves failing to satisfy transparency demands Crypto needs to change its entire […] The post Binance CEO Zhao could face criminal charges – what does this mean for crypto? appeared first on CoinJournal.

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U.S. Justice Department Split Over Decision To Charge Binance In Criminal Investigation

Justice officials are reportedly deciding whether they have sufficient evidence to bring charges against the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.

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US Prosecutors Look to Charge Binance, Executives on Possible Money Laundering Violations: Reuters

The Department of Justice has also discussed possible plea deal with Binance's lawyers, the report added.

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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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