Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has been hit with a massive exodus of Bitcoin following the CEO’s money laundering charges. Customers of Binance have reacted to the news by withdrawing a staggering $288 million worth of Bitcoin from the exchange. This significant movement of funds highlights the concern and unease among users in […]
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is taking significant steps in response to a groundbreaking settlement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The exchange has announced the delisting of 10 major trading pairs, including cryptocurrencies such as Aptos (APT), Axie Infinity (AXS), and Filecoin (FIL).In a surprising turn of events, Binance founder Changpeng […]
Cryptocurrency lender Genesis Global Capital has filed a lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Gemini in an attempt to recover $689 million in privileged payments. According to court documents, Gemini allegedly benefited from these payments and is still holding onto the property that Genesis is trying to reclaim. Genesis is seeking remedies under the US Bankruptcy Code […]
The former CEO of Binance, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, has resigned from his position after pleading guilty to violating anti-money laundering laws. In a letter circulated on social media, CZ expressed his pride in his team’s work and assured that Binance will be fine, although restructuring may be on the horizon. He quoted Star Trek and […]
Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, and its CEO, Changpeng Zhao, have admitted to money laundering violations. This has resulted in a significant legal settlement of $4.3 billion and Zhao’s resignation. The company is facing accusations of enabling transactions for terrorist groups and users in sanctioned countries. The allegations include facilitating transactions with ransomware […]
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced a leadership transition. Richard Teng has been named the new CEO, taking over from Changpeng Zhao, who stepped down as part of a settlement with the US Justice Department. Zhao pleaded guilty to anti-money laundering violations and agreed to pay a $50 million fine. Teng, a veteran […]
Siemens Energy, a subsidiary of the German conglomerate Siemens, has secured a guarantee package of 15 billion euros from the German government and private banks. The package includes a 7.5 billion euro guarantee from the government and 12 billion euros in guarantees from private banks. The guarantees will help support Siemens Energy in its operations. […]
Executives from Grayscale, a crypto asset manager, recently met with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to discuss their plans to convert their flagship Bitcoin trust into a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The meeting involved discussions about NYSE Arca’s proposed rule change to list and trade shares of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust. Grayscale also […]
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has undergone a significant leadership change. Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the former CEO, has made the difficult decision to step down from his position. In a heartfelt statement, CZ acknowledged his emotional attachment to the company but emphasized that it was the right move for the community, Binance, and himself. […]
Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has recently announced its resolution of investigations by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and other agencies. The company admitted to past wrongdoing and emphasized its commitment to compliance and organizational restructuring. Binance acknowledged its role in historical compliance violations but clarified that the U.S. agencies did not […]
