Tagged: binance

April 1, 2026 @ 8:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance’s Senior Privacy Legal Counsel Hannah Garvey explores how zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) can transform financial compliance. Titled “Regulating Zero-Knowledge Finance in the EU and Beyond,” the piece argues that regulators and users no longer face an inevitable trade-off between oversight and privacy. Instead, advanced cryptography… Read More

March 29, 2026 @ 7:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Federal Court has ordered Oztures Trading Pty Ltd, operating as Binance Australia Derivatives, to pay a A$10 million civil penalty for widespread failures in classifying clients during a nine-month period in 2022–2023. The company, part of the global Binance Group—the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange… Read More

March 18, 2026 @ 8:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance has introduced improvements to its lending services, potentially making it easier for users to access liquidity while keeping their crypto holdings intact. The platform’s flagship Flexible Loan product now stands out as a versatile, isolated, and over-collateralized borrowing option with open-ended terms. Users can… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 4:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant legal development for the cryptocurrency sector, a U.S. federal judge has thrown out a high-profile civil suit accusing Binance, the world’s largest digital asset exchange of enabling terrorist activities. The ruling, however, leaves room for the accusers to return with more targeted… Read More

March 9, 2026 @ 1:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance—the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume—has obtained the ISO 22301 certification for its Business Continuity Management System. Announced on March 3, 2026, this milestone demonstrates the platform’s dedication to maintaining seamless operations even during unexpected challenges, reinforcing confidence among its global user base… Read More

March 1, 2026 @ 2:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent setback for the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, a US federal judge has denied Binance‘s attempt to shift class action lawsuits related to its token sales into private arbitration. The ruling, issued by District Judge Andrew Carter in Manhattan’s Southern District of New… Read More

February 25, 2026 @ 3:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Senator Richard Blumenthal has initiated a formal inquiry into Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, following explosive media revelations about potential widespread sanctions violations tied to Iran. Blumenthal is the lead Democrat on the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. While Republicans hold the majority in the… Read More

February 24, 2026 @ 5:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a firm rebuttal to recent media reports, Binance has categorically denied allegations that it terminated or suspended compliance staff for uncovering potentially problematic cryptocurrency transactions linked to Iran. The world’s largest crypto exchange maintains that no sanctions violations occurred and that any personnel changes… Read More

February 17, 2026 @ 9:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As part of the ongoing global effort to effectively bridge traditional finance (TradFi) and the digital asset ecosystem, Binance has recently teamed up with investment firm Franklin Templeton to introduce a new institutional collateral program. This development, which went live recently, enables qualified institutional clients… Read More

February 5, 2026 @ 8:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has been a vocal figure shaping market sentiment. Recently, CZ has tempered his earlier optimism about a Bitcoin “super-cycle,” a prolonged bull run driven by widespread adoption and macroeconomic shifts. Just weeks ago, he expressed strong confidence in this extended… Read More

February 3, 2026 @ 8:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance says that it aims to demonstrate resilience and transparency through its recent communications. Recent updates from the crypto exchange aim to shed light on the platform’s handling of a major market disruption and its unique internal ethos, offering valuable perspectives for users, investors, and… Read More

January 27, 2026 @ 8:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BNB Smart Chain has rolled out the Fermi hard fork, marking a pivotal upgrade that reportedly propels the network into its most advanced phase to date. This development slashes block production time from 0.75 seconds to a mere 0.45 seconds, all while ensuring the system… Read More

January 26, 2026 @ 7:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance, which remains the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange in terms of global trading volume and scope of operations, has initiated expansion plans centered on regulatory adherence and user-centric enhancements. This year, the company is kicking off its initiatives in Greece, aiming to navigate the evolving… Read More

January 10, 2026 @ 10:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In 2025, the cryptocurrency and web3 landscape experienced unprecedented growth, driven by regulatory clarity, technological advancements, meaningful product development, and surging user adoption. As expected, crypto exchanges Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) and Binance played instrumental roles in this evolution, each carving out distinct niches while propelling digital… Read More

January 7, 2026 @ 9:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

YZi Labs—an investment entity supported by Binance founder Changpeng Zhao—has publicly criticized CEA Industries (NASDAQ: BNC) for implementing what it calls “anti-shareholder” strategies aimed at solidifying the existing leadership’s position. This rebuke highlights a growing rift in a relationship that appeared promising just half a… Read More

December 27, 2025 @ 5:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinGecko noted that the Solana (SOL) ecosystem has recorded its second consecutive year as the most popular blockchain ecosystem, capturing 26.79% of global interest in “chain-specific crypto narratives” in 2025. However, the report from CoinGecko also mentioned that the Solana ecosystem’s mindshare has shrunk significantly… Read More

December 9, 2025 @ 12:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance, which claims to be the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, announced a regulatory update: The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, the Capital of the UAE, has approved the authorisation of Binance’s… Read More

December 7, 2025 @ 6:57 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Pakistan said it is pressing ahead with plans to regulate digital assets after senior officials met a delegation from cryptocurrency exchange Binance led by global CEO Richard Teng, as the South Asian nation tries to bring oversight to one of the world’s most active retail… Read More

November 8, 2025 @ 3:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

At Binance, they claim to believe that the next wage of financial as well as ongoing technological evolution hinges on collaboration between the private sector and forward-thinking governments. Consistent with these objectives, Binance announced a milestone in this direction: their partnership with the Government of… Read More

November 4, 2025 @ 1:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A legal representative for US Senator Elizabeth Warren is now defending a social media post in which the lawmaker alleged that “corruption” somehow led to the October 23, 2025 presidential pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao or “CZ”. A lawyer said to be representing Zhao… Read More