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Binance’s increased focus on meme coins is intensifying its competition with other leading networks. The latest figures indicate that the Binance Smart Chain has now moved ahead of Solana in terms of transaction volume. That is a pretty big deal. Solana’s fast, cheap transactions made it a prime destination for decentralized finance applications and for … Read more
Kanye West, legally known as Ye, plans to introduce a meme-inspired cryptocurrency named YZY — a move that comes even after he publicly condemned such tokens as manipulative and driven by empty buzz. Ye Follows CZ on X Causing Binance Listing and Doginal Link Whispers The polarizing music icon, Ye, whose Yeezy brand will reportedly … Read more
A $1.4 billion hack at Bybit prompted former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, to commend Bybit’s chief executive, Ben Zhao, for his transparent and measured response. Massive Bybit Hack Spurs CZ to Warn: ‘We Should Never Take Security for Granted’ The breach, linked to sophisticated North Korean hackers, targeted Bybit’s multi-sig cold storage. … Read more
Binance is strengthening crypto security with Hong Kong police, enhancing collaboration to combat cybercrime and financial threats in the blockchain industry. Binance Strengthens Cybercrime Collaboration With Hong Kong Police Crypto exchange Binance revealed on Feb. 20 that CEO Richard Teng recently met with Raymond Lam Cheuk Ho, Chief Superintendent of the Cyber Security and Technology … Read more
The U.S. seeks to forfeit millions in crypto from a Binance account, alleging wire fraud and money laundering tied to a fraudulent investment scheme. US Government Moves to Forfeit Crypto Seized from Binance Account The U.S. government has initiated a civil forfeiture action against cryptocurrency holdings seized from a Binance account, alleging their involvement in … Read more
Nigeria has sued Binance for $81.5 billion for running an unlicensed operation and tax evasion. Nigeria Demands Binance Pay for Economic Harm The Nigerian government has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Binance, seeking $79.5 billion in compensation for “economic losses” and $2 billion in back taxes. The lawsuit, filed in Federal High Court in Abuja, … Read more
Binance US has restored U.S. dollar deposit and withdrawal services for eligible customers as of Feb. 19, 2025, nearly two years after suspending the feature amid regulatory scrutiny of its parent company. Binance US Reinstates USD Services The crypto trading platform announced Wednesday that USD services, including bank transfers (ACH), will roll out gradually to … Read more
Investor interest in Binance remains high, with former CEO Changpeng Zhao acknowledging the possibility of small-scale investments. Exclusive Binance Stakes? CZ Signals Potential for Small-Scale Investments Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) dismissed rumors about a potential sale of the cryptocurrency exchange in a post on social media platform X on Feb. 17. Zhao addressed … Read more
On Valentine’s day, Tigran Gambaryan reiterated claims that rogue Nigerian lawmakers demanded a $150 million bribe in exchange for dropping the case against the cryptocurrency exchange. Fake Meeting Tigran Gambaryan, head of financial crime compliance at Binance, has reiterated the claim that rogue Nigerian lawmakers demanded $150 million in exchange for dropping the case against … Read more
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington has secured a record in criminal recoveries, largely driven by Binance’s settlement. Binance’s Billions Propel U.S. Attorney’s Office to Record Criminal Recoveries The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington announced on Feb. 12 that it collected a record-breaking $1.5 billion in criminal … Read more