20% of Binance’s new hires this year will be in compliance, says CEO
The company aims to increase its compliance workforce by 200 this year, along with another 800 staff in other departments. Go to Source
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Miami Heat star, ‘Bitboy’ agree to cough up $340K to settle Binance promo suit
Pro basketballer Jimmy Butler and crypto influencer Ben Armstrong are looking to settle claims in a Binance-related class lawsuit while denying any wrongdoing. Go to Source
Binance Says It Protects Over $2.4 Billion From Crypto Scams This Year
Crypto exchange Binance says it has protected over $2.4 billion from scams and fraudulent activities this year, safeguarding more than 1.2 million users worldwide. The exchange’s AI-driven and manual risk management system identified and blocked suspicious transactions, particularly during crypto withdrawals, where $1.1 billion in scam-related activities were thwarted, Binance explained. $2.4 Billion Saved, Says … Read more
Binance Faces Renewed Legal Battle Over Alleged Crypto Money Laundering
Binance and its former CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), are facing a revived class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, Seattle. The lawsuit, filed by three cryptocurrency investors, alleges that Binance facilitated money laundering of stolen crypto assets, making them untraceable. The plaintiffs claim that their stolen crypto was … Read more
CZ and Binance face new lawsuit for alleged laundering of stolen crypto
One legal expert says if the class action lawsuit progresses, it could put the “efficacy of blockchain analytics itself” on trial. Go to Source
Binance’s return to India comes with $86M tax demand
While Indian AML agencies have given Binance the green light to resume operations, authorities are still seeking $86 million in tax liabilities from the firm. Go to Source
Nigeria Aims to Include Cryptocurrencies in Tax System Overhaul
The Nigerian government is looking to impose taxes on the cryptocurrency industry. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) plans to introduce a new tax law to achieve this. Despite being a major crypto market, Nigeria currently receives minimal tax income from crypto-related activities. The FIRS is seeking support from the Nigerian National Assembly to implement … Read more
Binance dominates among Chinese crypto users, X provides guidance
A survey of more than 2,000 Chinese speakers shows clear favorites and frequent appeals for supernatural assistance. Go to Source
New Hampshire Regulator Orders Cease and Desist Against Finstate Investment for Crypto Fraud
The New Hampshire Bureau of Securities Regulation has issued a cease and desist order against Finstate Investment LLC, accusing it of defrauding investors via a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment website. Finstate allegedly misrepresented account activity and offered illegal guarantees against losses. A retired New Hampshire resident, persuaded via Facebook to invest $3,526 in cryptocurrency with Finstate, … Read more
110,000 Ether Pours into Liquid Staking Platforms, Boosting Defi Holdings
Based on the latest data, liquid staking platforms have experienced another uptick in deposited ether over the past week. Within this timeframe, 110,000 ether, valued at $292 million, has flowed into these decentralized finance (defi) protocols. Binance’s Big Move: 88% of 110,000 ETH Inflow Flowed Into Staked Ether Protocol Liquid staking protocols continue to attract … Read more