Crypto Expands Financial Choices, Gives Independence Making it Attractive for Investors: Binance

Crypto Expands Financial Choices, Gives Independence Making it Attractive for Investors: Binance

The outlook of the investor community towards cryptocurrencies is, needless to say, an ever-evolving landscape. Several governments from around the world are working to regulate the crypto sector, given that the industry has amassed a large community worldwide in recent years despite its volatile nature. There are two big reasons…

NFT, BTC ETF Buzz Bulked Up Crypto Cap, Breathes Back Life into Market Before 2023 Ends: Binance

NFT, BTC ETF Buzz Bulked Up Crypto Cap, Breathes Back Life into Market Before 2023 Ends: Binance

The market valuation of the crypto sector has risen significantly by 110 percent year-to-date, a report compiled by Binance said over the weekend. In the fourth quarter of 2023, the crypto market rose in value by $870 billion, which marks a 55 percent boom from this year’s third quarter that…

Binance Withdraws Abu Dhabi Licence Bid as Crypto Exhange Reassesses Global Structure After CEO Turmoil

Binance Withdraws Abu Dhabi Licence Bid as Crypto Exhange Reassesses Global Structure After CEO Turmoil

Binance has withdrawn an application for an Abu Dhabi licence, the latest sign that the giant crypto exchange is reassessing its global structure as regulatory pressures mount. The Binance unit, called BV Investment Management, pulled the application with Abu Dhabi’s financial regulator, a spokesperson for Binance said on Thursday. The…

Crypto Firms in US Spent Nearly $19 Million on Lobbying in First 3 Quarters of 2023, on Track for Record Year

Crypto Firms in US Spent Nearly $19 Million on Lobbying in First 3 Quarters of 2023, on Track for Record Year

The cryptocurrency industry was on track to hit a new record for federal lobbying spending, after a year in which firms scrambled to repair their reputations and advance friendly legislation, according to data provided to Reuters by nonprofit research group OpenSecrets. Crypto companies spent $18.96 million (roughly Rs. 158 crore) in…

Philippines’ SEC to Block Access to Binance, Says Crypto Exchange’s Operator Not a Registered Corporation

Philippines’ SEC to Block Access to Binance, Says Crypto Exchange’s Operator Not a Registered Corporation

The Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission has begun the process of blocking access to the world’s largest crypto exchange Binance, whose chief last week stepped down and pleaded guilty to breaking US anti-money laundering laws. The SEC said the operator of Binance was not a registered corporation in the Philippines,…

New Binance CEO Richard Teng Ensures Users on Asset Safety Post Zhao’s Exit

New Binance CEO Richard Teng Ensures Users on Asset Safety Post Zhao’s Exit

Binance, touted as the world’s largest crypto exchange, is undergoing a turmoil post the exit of its founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao last week. Richard Teng, the former global head of regional markets at Binance has been designated as the company’s new CEO. In an address to the Binance…

Indian IT MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar Reacts to Binance and Changpeng Zhao Debacle

Indian IT MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar Reacts to Binance and Changpeng Zhao Debacle

Rajeev Chandrasekhar has reacted strongly to Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao’s admission to having violated US’ anti-money laundering laws. Chandrasekhar, who is the Union Minister of State for electronics and technology, has warned crypto firms against misusing technology to flout laws and accomplish illegal activities. The warning comes…

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Steps Down, Pleads Guilty to Settle US Illicit Finance Probe

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Steps Down, Pleads Guilty to Settle US Illicit Finance Probe

Binance chief Changpeng Zhao stepped down and pleaded guilty to breaking U.S. anti-money laundering laws as part of a $4.3 billion settlement resolving a years-long probe into the world’s largest crypto exchange, prosecutors said on Tuesday. The deal, which will see Zhao personally pay $50 million, was described by prosecutors…

Binance Stops New User Signups in UK, Says Needs Time to Comply with Rules on Crypto Ads

Binance Stops New User Signups in UK, Says Needs Time to Comply with Rules on Crypto Ads

Binance, starting this week, is pausing first-time signups in the UK. The reason behind the crypto exchange’s decision is that it requires some time to get its operations to comply with UK’s laws around crypto marketing and advertisement. The UK is exploring ways to establish itself as a crypto hub….

Binance Crypto Exchange to Sell Its Russia Business to CommEX for Undisclosed Amount

Binance Crypto Exchange to Sell Its Russia Business to CommEX for Undisclosed Amount

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said on Wednesday it will sell its Russia business to newly-launched exchange CommEX, becoming the latest company to pull out of Moscow since the country began its war against Ukraine. Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, did not disclose financial details of the deal. The company said…