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Max Keiser, a prominent Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) advocate, expressed regret that Palestine did not heed his advice in 2013 to adopt the leading digital coin as its legal tender, amid reports that cryptocurrency exchange Binance froze all accounts belonging to citizens of the Middle Eastern nation....

Binance (CRYPTO: BNB), the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is facing scrutiny over accusations of confiscating Palestinian cryptocurrency funds, reportedly at the behest of Israel. What Happened: Ray Youssef, co-founder of Paxful and CEO at Noones P2P platform, has alleged that...

A California judge has ruled that the lawsuit filed by the Gary Gensler-led Securities and Exchange Commission against cryptocurrency exchange Kraken will proceed to trial, paving way for another high-voltage legal battle between the regulator and a high-profile blockchain-based company. What...

Over the years, several high-profile personalities have served prison time in U.S. jails, including football legend Orenthal James ‘O.J.' Simpson and Oscar-winning actor Robert Downey Jr.  But do you know who's the richest prisoner ever to have spent time in a federal lockup? Hint: He is a...

The health of Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) executive currently held in a Nigerian prison, is reportedly deteriorating rapidly, leading to his family’s urgent call for release. What Happened: As per a report by The Block, Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen, has been suffering from a...

The Venezuelan government has imposed restrictions on accessing the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance, amid a controversy surrounding the presidential election results. What Happened: Binance confirmed the access issues through its Latin American-focused X account on Aug. 10....

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed its intention to modify its legal complaint against cryptocurrency exchange Binance, particularly focusing on the aspect of cryptocurrencies as securities. What Happened: This development, disclosed in a joint response to the court...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its investigation into Paxos, a New York-based stablecoin issuer, without recommending enforcement action. What Happened: Jorge Tenreiro, acting chief of the SEC’s crypto assets and cyber unit, informed Paxos of the decision,...

Binance has successfully integrated Tether (CRYPTO: USDT) on The Open Network (CRYPTO: TON), providing users with increased flexibility for stablecoin transactions. As of June 21, Binance users can now deposit and withdraw USDT on the TON blockchain. “Binance has completed the integration of...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with comments from Binance. India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has levied a fine of 188.2 million rupees ($2.25 million) on Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, for violating local anti-money laundering regulations...

Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) shares are trading lower Tuesday amid a dip in the price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC).  What To Know: Bitcoin is trading down by more than 3% over the past 24 hours at $67,171.52, according to data from Benzinga Pro.  Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD)...

As many as 108 former federal prosecutors and agents have called upon U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to escalate efforts to free Tigran Gambaryan, the head of compliance at Binance (CRYPTO: BNB), from a Nigerian prison. What Happened: The public letter was spearheaded by investor and...

Gala Games (CRYPTO: GALA) expressed gratitude towards Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) for their assistance in identifying the perpetrator behind a recent hack, underscoring their commitment to a more transparent blockchain space. What Happened: Gala Games took to X, formerly Twitter, to acknowledge Binance...

Despite being embroiled in a legal tangle, soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is set to go ahead with the launch of his fourth non-fungible token collection on Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) this week.  What Happened: The new collection will be launched on May 29 on the Binance NFT marketplace, according to...

Binance CEO Richard Teng on Tuesday called for the release of Tigran Gambaryan, head of the Financial Crime Compliance team at the crypto exchange, who has been detained in Nigeria since February. What Happened: Teng’s demand highlights escalating tensions between the Nigerian government and...