US lawmaker asks Congress to treat Binance exec in Nigeria as a ‘hostage’
Rep. Rich McCormick called on the US government to formally declare Tigran Gambaryan as a hostage if his criminal case in Nigeria was not resolved by mid-July. Go to Source
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SEC Withdraws Enforcement Action Against Paxos’ BUSD Stablecoin
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to end its investigation into Paxos, a New York-based issuer of stablecoins, suggesting that stablecoins may not be treated as securities in most cases. This decision comes more than a year after the SEC sent Paxos a Wells Notice concerning the BUSD stablecoin, which is backed by … Read more
Binance finalizes sale of majority stake in Gopax — Report
Binance is preparing to reduce its 72.6% stake in the Gopax exchange to as low as 10%, according to local sources. Go to Source
Binance CEO: Crypto Prices May Fluctuate but Fundamentals Are Strong
Binance CEO Richard Teng has highlighted the significant interest in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, noting that U.S.-listed bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) had attracted over $14.7 billion in net inflows over the past six months. Teng emphasized the industry’s robust long-term fundamentals and urged the community to stay focused and continue building despite market fluctuations. Binance’s … Read more
Whale transfers $50M in ETH amid ETF anticipation
With the approval of the spot Ether ETF in the US approaching, attention turns to its potential impact on Ethereum’s trajectory in the coming weeks. Go to Source
Nigerian Witness Says Binance Users Operate Under False Identities
A witness in the ongoing Nigerian money laundering trial against Binance has alleged that many local users of the cryptocurrency exchange platform are operating under false identities. The witness further claimed that by allowing users to withdraw Nigerian naira (NGN), a regulated activity, Binance is in violation of local laws. Money Laundering Charges A deputy … Read more
Sleeping BTC Wallets Reactivate, Bitcoin Dips, and More — Week in Review
Several longtime holders of Bitcoin have reactivated dormant wallets, moving substantial amounts of BTC after years of inactivity. Bitcoin’s price dipped to $56,952 amid speculation related to the Mt Gox distribution and the German government’s transfer of 3,000 BTC. Standard Chartered forecasts Bitcoin hitting $100,000 by November, with a potential boost from a Trump election … Read more
Nigerian Prison Officials Deny Binance Employee Tigran Gambaryan is Seriously Ill
According to the prison authorities, Binance employee Tigran Gambaryan is in good health and not sick as claimed by his family. The family had raised concerns about his well-being and alleged that he was not receiving proper medical attention. However, the prison authorities have denied these claims, stating that Gambaryan is receiving proper care and … Read more
Nigerian central bank alleges unauthorized transactions by Binance
In a Nigerian court on Friday, July 5, Binance’s illegal operations were highlighted, with Central Bank official testifying on lack of necessary licenses and regulatory approval. Go to Source
BNB Chain Q2 2024 Financial Report: Market Data Shows Strong Growth Despite Income Dip
The BNB Chain’s Q2 2024 financial report reveals mixed results, with a slight underperformance in the income statement compared to the previous quarter. However, the market data tells a more positive story. BNB Chain Market Data Highlights Despite the income dip, BNB Chain’s circulating market capitalization grew by over 50% quarter-over-quarter and an impressive 95% … Read more