Tag: Binance

Binance launches the world’s first crypto triparty deal

Binance introduces a pioneering triparty agreement with a banking partner, offering a secure solution for institutional investors to manage counterparty risks in the crypto market. Binance has successfully executed the world’s first cryptocurrency triparty arrangement with a banking partner, although the specific banking partner was unidentified. This significant development offers a first-in-crypto solution that mirrors traditional financial frameworks, specifically designed to cater to the needs of institutional investors. The triparty agreement allows institutional investors to store their trading collateral off-exchange, under the custody of a third-party banking partner. This innovative…

Capital flight from Binance subsides: Report

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It appears that withdrawals from crypto exchange Binance have largely subsided after its $4.3-billion settlement with the United States Department of Justice last week. Data from blockchain analytics firm Nansen shows that Binance witnessed a net inflow of $87.4 million in Ethereum token deposits in the past seven days. Meanwhile, the net withdrawal of multichain tokens, which includes Ether (ETH), BNB (BNB), Avalanche’s AVAX (AVAX) and Polygon’s MATIC (MATIC), totaled $59.2 million during the same period. In the initial aftermath of the $4.3-billion settlement, Binance users withdrew more than $1…

Binance launches pilot program for bank custody of collateral

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Crypto exchange Binance launched a pilot program that allows banks to store trading collateral off-exchange, according to a Nov. 30 announcement. Binance claimed that the program will help to reduce counterparty risk. Binance trading interface. Source: Binance. According to the announcement, the program allows institutions to hold collateral at a third-party bank instead of depositing it to the exchange. This “replicates a framework common in traditional financial markets, which enables investors to proportion their crypto-asset allocation based on their risk tolerance,” the announcement stated. Collateral can be held in the…

CZ Binance Hires Former US Prosecutor Matthew Diggs

Despite the ongoing legal battle with CZ Binance and the US government, market experts believe the company will continue to maintain its position as the biggest crypto exchange in the world.  Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder and former CEO of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance has hired Matthew Diggs, an ex-prosecutor in the United States with years of criminal and regulatory experience, to defend his interests in the ongoing settlement saga with the government. Recall that Binance inked a $4.3 billion settlement deal with the US law enforcement agencies, including…

Binance settlement ‘net positive’ for cryptocurrency industry — Mike Novogratz

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Binance’s $4.3 billion settlement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is being hailed as a positive move for the company and the wider cryptocurrency industry, according to Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz. In an interview with Bloomberg on Nov. 29, the CEO of the cryptocurrency investment firm expressed his belief that the high-profile settlement should assuage concerned investors and users of the global exchange: “I think they’re de-risked in lots of ways. People were worried about dealing with Binance. There’s a lot less to worry about now.” Novogratz also weighed in…

Binance will end support for BUSD stablecoin in December

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Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced it will cease support for all Binance USD (BUSD) products starting on Dec. 15 following Paxos halting the minting of new coins. In a Nov. 29 notice, Binance said users should withdraw or convert their existing BUSD on the exchange into other assets before Dec. 15. Starting Dec. 31, Binance will disable withdrawals for BUSD. At that point, existing balances will automatically be converted into First Digital USD (FDUSD) for certain users. In accordance with past communications, #Binance will cease support for BUSD products starting…

Philippines Financial Regulator Cracks Down on Binance for Unauthorized Crypto Operations

Even though Binance acts as an approved broker in some places overseas, it still has to meet many legal requirements to handle securities activities in the Philippines under the country’s Securities Regulation Code. The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has greatly increased its regulatory fight against the global crypto trading giant Binance. The SEC accused the crypto exchange of illegally operating in the country without licenses. In a recent notice, the Philippine SEC clearly stated that Binance does not have official permission to sell investments or securities to average…

Cristiano Ronaldo Faces Legal Action over Binance Endorsement and Promoting Illegal Securities

The plaintiffs, Michael Sizemore, Mikey Vongdara, and Gordon Lewis, argue that Ronaldo actively took part in endorsing financial products on Binance, which should have been registered with regulators. Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo is facing a new legal battle, which started this week, as he has been accused of improperly promoting the cryptocurrency exchange Binance. A lawsuit filed on November 27th in a Florida court alleges that Ronaldo encouraged investments in unlawful securities tied to Binance, costing the plaintiffs substantial losses. The plaintiffs, Michael Sizemore, Mikey Vongdara, and Gordon Lewis, argue…

Philippines Security Regulator Warns Binance Is Operating Without a License

“Those who act as salesmen, brokers, dealers or agents, representatives, promoters, recruiters, influencers, endorsers, and enablers of Binance in selling or convincing people to invest in its platform within the Philippines, even through online means, may be held criminally liable under Section 28 of the Securities Regulation Code,” it said in the notice, warning of fines of 5 million Philippine Pesos ($90,000) or up to 21 years in jail. Source