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Binance.US Digital Asset Trading Marketplace is Now Available in North Carolina
Binance.US has now expanded its digital asset trading services to include North Carolina investors.
Binance.US Opens Crypto Assets Marketplace to Millions of Florida Cryptocurrency Traders
Binance.US will now open its digital assets marketplace to Florida citizens and cryptocurrency traders.
Binance.US Offers Institutional Liquidity to Tagomi Users in a Partnership Deal
Binance.US has partnered with Tagomi, a crypto brokerage firm, to offer institutional liquidity to its users in its cross-exchange trading platform.
COVID-19 Market Climate Perfect Catalyst for Bitcoin Demand Says Binance.US CEO
The coronavirus panic-driven frenzy to acquire assets of lasting bona-fide value has put the traditional gold market to the test and may be creating the perfect catalyst for Bitcoin according to Binance.US CEO Catherine Coley.
Binance.US Preps Ripple XRP Holders for Spark Token Airdrop, Over 81,500 XRP Accounts Ready for Tomorrow’s Snapshot
Binance.US, the US-based cryptocurrency arm of Binance, has been all over the Spark token airdrop despite announcing support at the very last minute.
Coinbase and Binance.US Will Support Flare Network's Spark Token Airdrop, Ripple's XRP Price Could Dip
Crypto exchanges Coinbase and Binance US have lent support for the Flare Network's Spark Token airdrop sending XRP price slightly higher.
Former US Currency Comptroller Brian Brooks Hired as Next CEO of Binance.US
Binance.US has announced that it has hired Brian Brooks – the former acting head of the Office of The Comptroller of The Currency – as its next CEO.
Binance.US CEO Brian Brooks Steps Down, Cites Strategic Differences with Colleagues
Brian Brooks, the CEO of the US arm of the Binance global cryptocurrency exchange, has resigned just four months after joining the group.
Will the Binance.US CEO's Resignation Trigger a Domino Effect?
Binance.US, the American subsidiary of the global cryptocurrency exchange, has experienced significant staffing changes, including the departure of CEO Brian Shroder and the elimination of around 100 positions. The company is also facing legal actions from the SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, as well as a decline in market share. The cryptocurrency community is concerned about the future of Binance and its potential demise, with WhaleWire warning of a larger explosion than FTX's.
Texas Objects to Binance.US and Voyager Digital Deal
Texas’ State Securities Board and Department of Banking object to Binance.US's proposed $1.022 billion deal to buy Voyager Digital's assets, citing "inadequate" disclosures.
Binance.US Struggles to Find Banking Partner in the U.S.
Binance.US is facing challenges in finding a bank partner to serve as a fiat on-ramp and off-ramp for its clients in the United States, following the recent failures of Silvergate and Signature Bank. The regulatory crackdown on banks with crypto clients is another factor contributing to the exchange's struggles.
US Officials Oppose Voyager Sale Provision
US officials request removal of a provision in Voyager Digital's bankruptcy plan, arguing it would impede government's regulatory powers; the provision prevents legal pursuit of those involved in the sale to Binance.US.
Binance.US Halts BUSD Services Amid Investigation
Binance.US has temporarily halted BUSD services including deposits and withdrawals, and buying, selling, and converting crypto options via the OCBS. The platform is investigating the issue and is also transitioning to new banking and payment service providers, leading to the temporary suspension of certain U.S. dollar deposit services.
Court Approves Voyager Digital's Acquisition by Binance.US
The US District Court rejected the government's appeal to halt Binance.US's acquisition of bankrupt brokerage company Voyager Digital. The court confirmed its prior approval of Voyager Digital's Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan, which involves selling assets to Binance.US to repay customers. The court also allowed Binance.US to issue repayment tokens to impacted Voyager customers, despite objections by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Former Student of SEC Chairman Weighs in on Binance and Coinbase Lawsuits
Former MIT Sloan School of Management student and teaching assistant for Gary Gensler, known only as 'Kenny' on Twitter, has offered insights into the recently filed lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as well as his personal journey into the world of blockchain and crypto.
Binance.US Distances Itself from Binance.com; CZ Steps Down as Chairman
Binance.US declares operational independence from Binance.com, reassures customers, and remains compliant with U.S. regulations, following a $4.3 billion settlement. Chairman Changpeng Zhao steps down.
DOJ Appeals Against Approval of Voyager-Binance.US Asset Sale
The DOJ has filed an appeal against the approval of Voyager Digital's Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan, which would have allowed the company to sell assets to Binance.US. While U.S. bankruptcy judge Michael Wiles approved the plan, the SEC and other regulators have been critical, citing concerns over securities law. If regulators block the deal, Voyager may have to liquidate.
Binance.US Struggles to Find a Bank Partner in the United States
Binance.US is facing challenges in securing a bank partner to serve as a fiat on-ramp and off-ramp for its clients in the United States. Recent regulatory crackdowns on banks with crypto clients, along with failed attempts to establish direct banking relationships, have left Binance.US without banking services.
Chamber of Digital Commerce Joins Forces to Counter SEC's Lawsuit Against Binance.US
The Chamber of Digital Commerce has spearheaded a collective effort to defend Binance.US against the SEC's lawsuit. The chamber, along with Binance.US and other industry stakeholders, is challenging the SEC's regulatory approach, marking a significant collaborative resistance within the cryptocurrency sector.
Lesley O'Neill was Appointed as Binance.US Chief Compliance Officer
Lesley O’Neill's appointment as Binance.US Chief Compliance Officer marks a strategic response to heightened SEC scrutiny, emphasizing the crypto industry's shift towards compliance and regulatory adherence.
US Judge Supports Government Bid to Quash Binance.US's $1 Billion Deal
A US judge has supported the government's bid to stop Binance.US from buying the assets of bankrupt crypto lender Voyager for $1 billion. The judge said the government had a substantial case on the merits, with delays potentially costing the estate up to $10 million per month. The sale had been approved earlier by a US bankruptcy judge, but objections from the US Attorney have put it on hold.
Binance.US Refutes SEC's Attempted Asset Freeze, Vows to Defend Itself in Court
In a recent update, Binance.US, the American affiliate of leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance, provided an encouraging development in its ongoing legal dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Binance.US to Remove Certain Trading Pairs and Pause OTC Trading
Binance.US announced today that it will be making significant changes to its trading structure. The changes, set to take place on June 8, 2023 at 9 a.m. PDT / 12 p.m. EDT, will involve the removal of select Advanced Trading pairs and a pause on their Over-The-Counter (OTC) Trading Portal.
Crypto Industry Increases Lobbying Efforts During Crypto Winter
A new study by the Money Mongers reveals that the crypto industry spent $25.57 million on lobbying in the United States in 2022, a 922% increase from 2017. Coinbase, the U.S.-based crypto exchange, led the spending with $3.3 million, followed by the Blockchain Association with $1.9 million and Robinhood with $1.84 million. Despite the increase in lobbying efforts, the overall expenditure of crypto companies on lobbying in America is modest compared to other industries.
Binance Hires Former DOJ Prosecutor M. Kendall Day as Legal Counsel in SEC Lawsuit
Bloomberg reports that Binance Holdings Ltd. has recently hired M. Kendall Day, a former prosecutor from the US Department of Justice (DOJ), as their attorney to represent them in the ongoing lawsuit initiated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Gulf Energy Invests in Binance.US as Both Aim to Float a Crypto Exchange
Thailand's power generation firm Gulf Energy Development Public Company Limited has unveiled its investment in Binance.US through its Hong Kong-based subsidiary, Gulf International Investment Limited.
Binance.US Appoints Ant Group Executive to Succeed Former CEO Brian Brooks
Binance.US has finally hired former Ant Group Executive Brian Shroder as the next CEO to take over the role that Brian Brooks left.
Binance.US Tops its Valuation to $4.5b Stirred by $200m in Seed Raise
Binance.US, the subsidiary of Binance exchange in the United States has raised $200 million in a seed funding round that has given the company a pre-money valuation of $4.5 billion.
Binance.US Appoints Joshua Sroge As Interim CEO Following Brian Brooks’ Departure
Binance.US has appointed Joshua Sroge as the firm’s interim chief executive, while amid the largest cryptocurrency exchange is facing increasing regulatory scrutiny worldwide.
Binance.US Sued for Selling Unregistered LUNA Securities
Binance.US has been sued in a class-action lawsuit for the sale of unregistered security tokens from the Terra blockchain protocol.
Binance.US Taps BJ Kang as Head of Investigations
Binance.US has hired former FBI Agent, BJ Kang as its Head of Investigations
Binance.US To Delist AMP following SEC’s Claim Token as Security
Binance.US has announced that it will delist AMP following last week’s news that the SEC mentioned the token as a security.
Binance U.S Secures Money Transmitter License From Nevada
The United States subsidiary of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, Binance U.S announced today that it has received a Money Transmitter Licence from the Nevada Department of Business and Industry, Financial Institutions Division
Binance Eliminates Fees on Spot Bitcoin Trading to Mark 5th Anniversary
Crypto exchange Binance is marking its 5th year anniversary in a special way, with the elimination of trading fees of Bitcoin spot trading pairs.
Binance.US Intends to Launch IPO in 2023
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao accepted an interview recently, he said Binance.US may likely launch an IPO in 2023.
Binance.US Hires Ex-Paypal CFO Jasmine Lee
Jasmine Lee, a veteran financial expert from Paypal, has joined Binance.US as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Binance CEO CZ Denies that US Exchange Arm Was Created to Distract Regulators
The leaked "Tai Chi" document obtained by Forbes indicates that Binance.US was set up to circumvent regulation—a claim that CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) vehemently denies.