- Binance founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao attempted to shut down the crypto exchange's U.S. offshoot earlier this year.
- The decision to liquidate the company was put to a vote by the Binance.US board of directors, but it did not receive unanimous support.
- Binance.US CEO Brian Shroder opposed the decision, expressing concerns about the potential negative impact on customers.
- The attempted shutdown highlights the lengths Zhao was willing to go to protect the larger global exchange amid increasing regulatory scrutiny.
- Binance.US had received a $4.5 billion valuation from investors last year.
- Binance founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao attempted to shut down the crypto exchange's U.S. offshoot earlier this year.
- The decision to liquidate the company was put to a vote by the Binance.US board of directors, but it did not receive unanimous support.
- Binance.US CEO Brian Shroder opposed the decision, expressing concerns about the potential negative impact on customers.
- The attempted shutdown highlights the lengths Zhao was willing to go to protect the larger global exchange amid increasing regulatory scrutiny.
- Binance.US had received a $4.5 billion valuation from investors last year.
- Changpeng Zhao, CEO of Binance, is determined to sever all ties with the U.S.
- Zhao has reportedly pushed to shut down Binance.US, the American branch of the global exchange.
- This decision highlights Zhao's commitment to preserving the reputation of Binance, the world's largest exchange.
- Binance.US declined to comment on the matter.
The BNB token, native to the BNB Chain, has reached its lowest price in the past year as it faces a decline following the SEC case against Binance, the central entity responsible for BNB's development. Binance has suspended EUR withdrawals and deposits, causing users to resort to alternative options such as card deposits or the P2P platform.
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, caused confusion by mistakenly announcing on social media that euro transactions were no longer available, but it was clarified that euro transactions will continue until September 25th with Binance's banking partner in the region. However, the exchange is currently facing legal troubles and difficulties in various countries, making it challenging to find alternatives.
Binance US is reportedly reconsidering its decision to discontinue fiat on- and off-ramp services and is working on integrating new US dollar on-ramp solutions, potentially partnering with payment provider MoonPay to allow users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies in dollars.
Bitcoin and Ether rose over 3% to reach their highest prices in a week, while Solana, NEAR, Cardano, Polkadot, and Binance's altcoins also experienced gains, following a surge in traditional markets; however, experts predict that the downtrend in digital assets may continue for the next few weeks.
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance plans to update its zero-fee Bitcoin trading program on September 7, potentially leading to a market downturn similar to what happened after the program was discontinued in March.
The value of the U.S. dollar locked in active ether perpetual futures contracts on Binance has dropped to its lowest level in 13 months, indicating a decline in leverage and lower probability of liquidations-driven volatility in the coming weeks.
Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange, has contacted low-liquidity token projects to enhance their liquidity protection by requesting details about their market makers and asking if they would contribute tokens to Binance savings pools.
Binance has lost business with Mastercard and Visa as traditional financial institutions become wary of working with the cryptocurrency exchange due to regulatory scrutiny and concerns over compliance within the crypto industry.
Binance experienced a rapid withdrawal of $150 million worth of Bitcoin in one minute, indicating potential factors such as security, investment strategy, or preparation for a major transaction, while also raising speculation about market moves and potential illicit activities.
Binance has achieved a significant milestone with its integration of the Bitcoin Lightning Network, as its lightning node is growing rapidly and currently ranks 14th in terms of capacity on the network, with users actively utilizing it for their Bitcoin transactions.
Binance faces scrutiny over SEPA concerns, market manipulation allegations, and sanction violations, while regulators crack down on crypto-related crimes; meanwhile, scams and allegations of insider trading plague the crypto industry.
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is considering a complete withdrawal from the Russian market due to complications and potential violations of Western sanctions.
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is considering a complete withdrawal from the Russian market due to complications and potential violations of Western sanctions.
Bitcoin's trading volume has reached its lowest level in four years, with investors waiting for reasons to reenter the market, as the price of bitcoin remains up 57% for the year but has struggled to rebound from its recent decline.
Bitcoin's spot trading volumes for the current quarter have been significantly lower compared to previous quarters, potentially indicating a decline of around 14% month over month, while Ethereum's trading volumes are also at a level not seen since 2019, suggesting a similar trend for the cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin (BTC) has remained stagnant below $26,000, with investors waiting for further developments in the cryptocurrency market and the wider economy, while Ether (ETH) is expected to outperform BTC in September and October due to the potential approval of the first ether ETF in mid-October. Additionally, SOMA Finance plans to sell tokens that represent a financial interest, addressing the criticism that crypto tokens lack equity or debt claims. Binance continues to dominate the crypto market as the leading exchange.
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is experiencing the departure of two key executives in the Russian market, raising questions about the company's future in the region amidst regulatory challenges and potential sanctions.
Aggregate crypto spot and derivatives trading volume declined by 11.5% to $2.09 trillion in August, with low spot-trading volume and fluctuations in derivatives open interest indicating a speculation-driven market, while Binance maintained its top position despite a decrease in market share.
Crypto exchange Binance is expanding its zero-fee trading promotion to include Argentine, Brazilian, and South African currency spot trading pairs, allowing users to trade bitcoin, ether, and Tether's USDT stablecoin without paying maker fees.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rose on Friday, but trading volumes remained low, indicating a lack of wider interest in the crypto space.
Despite Visa's announcement and warnings from Binance's CEO, major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum are struggling in a bearish trend while a top Federal Reserve official expresses deep concern over the $120 billion stablecoin market.
Binance has seen the departure of 10 key executives, Nasdaq has received approval to trade AI-based orders, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's bail has been denied, and Grayscale has asked the SEC to discuss the conversion of its Bitcoin fund to an ETF; Bitcoin is at $25,871, Ether is at $1,635, and XRP is at $0.50.
The top crypto exchanges in the world are dominating the market, with the eight largest platforms accounting for over 91% of market depth and 89% of trading volume, according to crypto insights firm Kaiko. Binance remains the leading exchange, with a market share of 64.3% in 2023, but liquidity is concentrated within a few exchanges, leading to concerns about decentralization. Altcoin liquidity has also suffered due to regulatory issues in the US, with Coinbase, Kraken, and Bitstamp holding the majority of altcoin liquidity.
Binance.US CEO Brian Shroder leaves as the crypto exchange downsizes its workforce due to regulatory pressures, including a lawsuit from the SEC.
Crypto spot trading volume on exchanges dropped significantly in August, reaching the lowest monthly total since March 2019, due to bearish price action and factors such as SpaceX's Bitcoin sale and Grayscale's victory over the SEC.
Bitcoin (BTC) reached new September highs as markets reacted positively to macroeconomic and crypto industry news, with the cryptocurrency trading at around $26,300, up 5.5% from its September lows; traders have expressed optimism about Bitcoin's recent performance and potential future breakout if a Bitcoin spot price ETF is approved by U.S. regulators in the coming months, while some remain cautious and predict a potential relief rally before a further decline in on-chain volume.
Binance.US has lost two more high-level executives, Head of Legal Krishna Juvvadi and Chief Risk Officer Sidney Majalya, following the departure of CEO Brian Shroder amid increasing regulatory scrutiny.
Binance.US is accused by the SEC of not cooperating in a probe and violating federal securities law by using a custody provider provided by its international arm, but the exchange claims that regulators are on a "futile fishing expedition" and asserts that customer assets are safe.
Bitcoin trading volumes on Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, have plummeted by 57% amid lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny, while competitor Coinbase has seen a 9% increase in volumes over the same period.
