Binance
Judge Signs Off on Binance, SEC Deal to Move All U.S. Customer Funds, Wallet Keys Back Onshore in Lieu of Restraining Order
The proposed agreement addresses the SEC's motion for a temporary restraining order.
Binance Under Investigation in France for 'Aggravated' Money Laundering
Crypto exchange Binance's French unit is under investigation by local authorities for the "illegal" provision of digital asset services and "acts of aggravated money laundering," according to the Paris public prosecutor's office. Separately, Binance is leaving the Netherlands, after failing to persuade the Dutch regulator to issue a virtual asset service provider (VASP) license, which attests that it meets anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines. "The Hash" panel breaks down the latest developments.
BlackRock's iShares Files Paperwork for Spot Bitcoin ETF; Binance Global Fallout
The iShares unit of fund management giant BlackRock (BLK) filed paperwork Thursday afternoon with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the formation of a spot bitcoin (BTC) ETF. Separately, Binance's French unit undergoes investigation by local authorities for potential money laundering. The exchange is also leaving the Netherlands after failing to acquire a license from the Dutch regulator. "First Mover" hosts weigh in.
SEC Enforcement Director: 'We're Not Concerned With the Labels' in Crypto Cases
Gurbir Grewal spoke about the SEC's recent actions during a panel Friday.
Binance Under Investigation in France for 'Aggravated' Money Laundering
Binance is suspected of illegally providing digital asset services to local customers, and implementing poor money laundering checks, the Paris public prosecutor told CoinDesk.
Binance to Quit Netherlands After Failing to Acquire License
The crypto exchange's attempt to secure a virtual asset service provider (VASP) license from the Dutch regulator was unsuccessful.
Binance.US Cuts Staff After SEC Suit, Citing ‘Very Costly Litigation Process’
Reports suggest about 10% of the company’s employees were laid off.
AI, Metaverse Tokens Dip Amid SEC's Lawsuits
AI and metaverse tokens are taking hits despite the hype over artificial intelligence and Apple’s Vision Pro headset reveal. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker breaks down the underperformance of tokens affected by the SEC's lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase.
Bitcoin Supply on Exchanges Slides to Lowest Level Since 2018
Data from on-chain analytics firm Santiment shows bitcoin supply on crypto exchanges has slipped to its lowest levels since February 2018, with 6.4% supply leaving exchanges in the past week. That dip comes after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accused exchanges Binance and Coinbase of offering unregistered securities to U.S. customers. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
U.S. Judge Rebuffs SEC Request to Freeze Binance.US Assets
The federal judge overseeing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's case against Binance and Binance.US declined to order a temporary restraining order freezing the U.S. trading platform's assets. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the key takeaways from Tuesday's hearing.
