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US attorneys ask President Biden to intervene in the detention of Binance executive by Nigerian authorities

October 22, 2024 1 min read

A group of 18 U.S. state attorneys general is urging President Joe Biden to intervene in the case of Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive who has been detained in Nigeria for over seven months. Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen, was arrested in February while addressing regulatory matters related to the cryptocurrency exchange. His colleague managed to leave Nigeria, but Gambaryan faces serious charges, including money laundering and tax evasion, which the

US regulators just shut down a bank in Oklahoma

October 21, 2024 1 min read

In a significant move, financial regulators have closed the First National Bank of Lindsay in Oklahoma, marking the second bank failure in the U.S. this year. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) took this action after uncovering misleading bank records and signs of fraud that had severely impacted the bank’s financial stability. The OCC determined that the bank was not in a sound condition to operate, revealing

Binance Labs invests in Lombard, a Bitcoin liquid staking platform

October 18, 2024 1 min read

Binance Labs has recently invested in Lombard, a platform specializing in Bitcoin liquid staking, with a strong emphasis on security and enhancing cross-chain DeFi capabilities. While the specific investment amount remains undisclosed, this partnership underscores Binance Labs’ dedication to helping Lombard grow into a multi-chain staking protocol. Lombard’s LBTC token has rapidly gained popularity, capturing 40% of the Bitcoin liquid staking token market. The company aims to build on this

Scroll faces criticism over its Binance token distribution

October 14, 2024 1 min read

Scroll, an Ethereum Layer-2 network, recently found itself in hot water after it distributed its SCR governance tokens via Binance Launchpool. This move sparked frustration among users who felt that Scroll was prioritizing a centralized exchange over its own community. In response to the backlash, co-founder Ye Zhang explained that the decision was part of a larger growth strategy. He acknowledged the criticism but emphasized that the partnership with Binance

Binance executive was denied bail by a Nigerian judge, a family spokesperson said Friday

October 11, 2024 1 min read

Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive, has been denied bail by a Nigerian judge, much to the disappointment of his family and the company. Gambaryan, who oversees financial crime compliance at Binance, has been detained for over 220 days, facing serious health issues while imprisoned in Kuje, a facility known for housing dangerous criminals, including members of Boko Haram. His legal troubles began in February, and although he was initially charged

BNB Chain Launchpad GraFun Reports Record-Breaking First Week With $250M Volume

October 11, 2024 3 mins read

GraFun, the memecoin launchpad on BNB Chain, has reported a record-breaking first week. Within the first 24 hours of launch, GraFun served 130M requests from more than 850,000 unique users. Despite the high demand, the platform has continued to operate smoothly and facilitated the launch of thousands of tokens. GraFun aims to support fair memecoin launches on BNB Chain by reducing rug pull risks and providing a secure platform for

Binance launches $10M traders league

October 9, 2024 1 min read

Binance has unveiled the Binance Traders League, an exciting new trading competition featuring a staggering prize pool exceeding $10 million. This event is designed to engage traders of all skill levels, allowing retail participants to join by achieving a minimum trading volume of $500. The Traders League aims to enhance the trading experience through a variety of challenges that cater to individual preferences. It includes both team contests, which foster

Binance held a cybersecurity seminar for Mexican law enforcement

October 9, 2024 1 min read

In a significant move to bolster cybersecurity and combat financial crime, Binance recently hosted a training seminar in Mexico City for around 35 law enforcement officials from various agencies. The seminar, which focused on the intersection of virtual assets and crime, is part of Binance’s broader initiative to collaborate with law enforcement globally. Felipe de Jesús Gallo Gutiérrez, head of Mexico’s Criminal Investigation Agency, underscored the necessity for public servants

Binance is expanding its compliance team and emphasizing crypto education

October 1, 2024 1 min read

Binance, one of the leading crypto exchanges, is intensifying its compliance initiatives, reflecting a broader commitment to regulatory adherence in the evolving crypto landscape. Currently, the company has allocated between 500 to 600 employees to regulatory tasks, with plans to increase this number to 700–800 by the end of the year. This move comes in the wake of founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) stepping back from daily operations due to a

Spot Ethereum ETFs Break The Mold: PENDLE, Catizen, And ETFSwap Set To Surge 1000%

September 25, 2024 4 mins read

Spot Ethereum ETFs are creating new pathways for investment, attracting attention from traders and analysts. As these ETFs gain momentum, three tokens, Pendle (PENDLE), Catizen (CATI), and ETFSwap (ETFS), stand out as top picks. These three tokens present opportunities for anyone who wants to benefit from crypto, especially with predictions of a 1000% rise. ETFSwap (ETFS): The Best Bet For 1,000% Returns As Spot Ethereum ETFs Pave The Way As

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju defends Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

September 23, 2024 1 min read

Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, has articulated robust support for Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) as his impending release from detention nears. Zhao is undergoing a four-month incarceration following a guilty plea for infractions of the US Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) in November 2023. His acknowledgment entailed neglecting to avert money laundering on Binance, culminating in a $4.3 billion sanction for Binance and a $50 million penalty for Zhao.

Binance denies any ownership or operational control over WazirX during hack

September 17, 2024 1 min read

Binance has denied accountability for the $235,000 loss resulting from a cyberattack on WazirX in July 2024. The corporation, overseen by the Indian entity Zanmai, has dissociated itself from the platform’s operational and financial challenges. The assault focused on a multisignature wallet containing user assets, comprising five signatories from the WazirX team and one from Liminal, a third-party custody service provider. Binance asserted that it did not participate in the