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Binance has successfully integrated Tether (CRYPTO: USDT) on The Open Network (CRYPTO: TON), providing users with increased flexibility for stablecoin transactions. As of June 21, Binance users can now deposit and withdraw USDT on the TON blockchain. “Binance has completed the integration of...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with comments from Binance. India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has levied a fine of 188.2 million rupees ($2.25 million) on Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, for violating local anti-money laundering regulations...

Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) shares are trading lower Tuesday amid a dip in the price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC).  What To Know: Bitcoin is trading down by more than 3% over the past 24 hours at $67,171.52, according to data from Benzinga Pro.  Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD)...

As many as 108 former federal prosecutors and agents have called upon U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to escalate efforts to free Tigran Gambaryan, the head of compliance at Binance (CRYPTO: BNB), from a Nigerian prison. What Happened: The public letter was spearheaded by investor and...

Gala Games (CRYPTO: GALA) expressed gratitude towards Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) for their assistance in identifying the perpetrator behind a recent hack, underscoring their commitment to a more transparent blockchain space. What Happened: Gala Games took to X, formerly Twitter, to acknowledge Binance...

Despite being embroiled in a legal tangle, soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is set to go ahead with the launch of his fourth non-fungible token collection on Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) this week.  What Happened: The new collection will be launched on May 29 on the Binance NFT marketplace, according to...

Binance CEO Richard Teng on Tuesday called for the release of Tigran Gambaryan, head of the Financial Crime Compliance team at the crypto exchange, who has been detained in Nigeria since February. What Happened: Teng’s demand highlights escalating tensions between the Nigerian government and...

The crypto world was rocked when Changpeng Zhao, the enigmatic founder and CEO of Binance (CRYPTO: BNB), the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, was sentenced to four months in prison for his role in failing to establish an effective anti-money laundering (AML) program at the...

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao on Wednesday expressed gratitude towards his supporters following his sentencing for anti-money laundering violations. What Happened: In a statement shared on the social platform X, Zhao thanked his supporters, saying, “I would like to thank everyone for your...

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao was sentenced Tuesday to four months in prison for his role in failing to establish an effective anti-money laundering (AML) program at the cryptocurrency exchange. Judge Richard Jones of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington delivered the...

Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former CEO of Binance (CRYPTO: BNB), is facing a potential prison sentence of three years after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) argued for his incarceration in a recent sentencing memo. DOJ Seeks Imprisonment, Citing National Security Concerns The DOJ is pushing...

In a recent development, Nadeem Anjarwalla, a high-ranking executive at Binance who had previously absconded from Nigerian custody, has been located in Kenya. Local media reports suggest that he is now facing extradition. What Happened: Anjarwalla, an executive at Binance, was found in Kenya by...

The bail hearing of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, who faces money laundering charges in Nigeria, has been delayed yet again. What Happened: Gambaryan, a U.S. national, was scheduled to apply for conditional release Thursday next week, DL News reported. However, due to administrative errors,...

Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, recently clarified that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) halving is not akin to a stock split, emphasizing the nascent stage of cryptocurrency understanding. What Happened: On Friday, Changpeng Zhao took to X, formerly Twitter, to address a question about Bitcoin...

In the wake of co-founder Changpeng Zhao’s departure, Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, has secured a pivotal regulatory license in Dubai. What Happened: Binance was awarded its Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license after Zhao gave up his voting power in...