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Binance news and updates on the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, including the move to a DEX model and reports on the influential Twitter account of CEO Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao.

  • SEC loses bid to classify BNB secondary sales as securities

    SEC loses bid to classify BNB secondary sales as securities

    The court's decision to reject the SEC's classification of BNB secondary sales as securities could set a significant precedent, potentially impacting the regulatory landscape for other cryptocurrency exchanges facing similar legal challenges.

    Regulation

  • Binance faces .2 million penalty from India's financial watchdog for AML breaches

    Binance faces $2.2 million penalty from India’s financial watchdog for AML breaches

    The penalty imposed on Binance by India's financial watchdog underscores the increasing regulatory pressures on cryptocurrency exchanges globally, potentially leading to stricter compliance requirements and operational challenges for the industry.

    Regulation

  • Binance partners with Taiwan authorities in .2M money laundering crackdown

    Binance partners with Taiwan authorities in $6.2M money laundering crackdown

    Binance and Taiwan's authorities dismantle a $6.2m laundering operation, highlighting the power of global law enforcement collaboration.

    Regulation

  • Binance founder Changpeng Zhao sentenced to four months in prison

    Binance founder Changpeng Zhao sentenced to four months in prison

    Binance founder CZ is sentenced to four months in prison for regulatory failures on the crypto exchange platform.

    Ecosystem

  • Bitcoin Halving Milestone

    Bitcoin completes its fourth halving, block rewards now stand at 3.125 BTC

    Bitcoin completes its fourth halving, reducing block rewards to 3.125 BTC; Bitcoin's price holds steady above $63,000.

    Bitcoin

  • Megadrop: Binance reveals new launchpad for early Web3 project access

    Megadrop: Binance reveals new launchpad for early Web3 project access

    Discover Binance Megadrop, a platform offering early access to Web3 projects and rewards for user engagement in the crypto ecosystem.

    Ecosystem

  • A Binance developer converting BNB and BTC to USDC.

    Binance converts $1B emergency fund to USDC

    Binance has converted $1 billion of its emergency user safety fund to Circle's stablecoin, although the exchange did not explain why.

    Business

  • Martin C. Grant, former New York Fed compliance chief, appointed to Binance.US board of directors

    Ex-New York Fed chief joins Binance.US board

    Embattled crypto firm Binance.US has appointed former New York Fed compliance chief Martin C. Grant to its board to boost compliance efforts.

    News