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Binance France director resigns, adding to list of exits from crypto exchange

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Stéphanie Cabossioras has stepped down from her role as the executive director of Binance France, becoming at least the 10th senior executive to leave Binance this year. In an Oct. 19 post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Binance France President David Prinçay confirmed Cabossioras’ departure and expressed his gratitude for her work at the exchange. Nous remercions Stéphanie pour sa forte contribution à Binance France et lui souhaitons le meilleur pour son prochain défi. — David Prinçay (@davidprincay) October 18, 2023 “We thank Stéphanie for her strong contribution to…

Binance France’s Managing Director steps down amidst regulatory challenges

Stéphanie Cabossioras has resigned as managing director of Binance’s French operations, marking the latest in a series of high-profile departures amid mounting regulatory scrutiny. Stéphanie Cabossioras, the Managing Director overseeing Binance’s operations in France, has resigned today. Her departure continues a trend of top-tier exits from the leading cryptocurrency exchange this year. Before her role at Binance, Cabossioras had been deputy general counsel at the French market authority. She transitioned to Binance in April 2022, initially serving as the regional head of legal before becoming the Managing Director. Her appointment…

Binance Traders Go Bearish On Bitcoin, But Here’s Why They Might Regret It

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Observing traders’ decisions about crypto, such as Bitcoin, especially on prominent exchanges like Binance, often holds the key to understanding the underlying currents in the market. Two critical events today, highlighted by renowned crypto analyst Ali Martinez, paint a curious picture of BTC’s current standing. Majority Of Binance Traders Shorting BTC Ali Martinez, a respected figure in the crypto analysis world, revealed some interesting data concerning Bitcoin earlier today. According to Martinez’s X (formerly known as Twitter) post, most traders on Binance with open Bitcoin futures seem to expect a…

Middle East regulatory clarity drives crypto industry growth — Binance FZE head

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Major cryptocurrency exchanges and businesses are being lured to a proverbial crypto oasis around the Persian Gulf, according to Binance FZE’s general manager. Alex Chehade, who heads Binance’s local operation in Dubai, tells Cointelegraph reporter Ezra Reguerra that progressive regulatory frameworks in the region are a major drawcard for startups and established industry players: “What stands out in the Middle East is regulatory certainty and clarity. We have a virtual-asset-specific regulator here in Dubai: VARA [Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority]. We have ADGM [Abu Dhabi Global Market] with its virtual asset framework,…

Why Binance, Coinbase, Ripple and Other Crypto Firms Cite the ‘Major Questions’ Doctrine During Legal Imbroglios

Further, in a novel interpretation that has ruffled some feathers, the SEC said thus far the “major questions” doctrine has only applied to strike down “novel regulatory forays,” and most significantly, novel regulatory forays into areas of major “economic and political significance.” Coinbase, the SEC said, “does not have the vast economic or political significance.” Source

Binance US asks users to convert USD into stablecoins for withdrawals

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Cryptocurrency exchange Binance.US has updated its terms of service, hinting that direct withdrawals in the U.S. dollar are no longer supported on the platform. Binance.US updated its terms of service on Oct. 16, significantly modifying the section about the “BAM Fiat Wallet,” referring to Binance US services related to USD custody. In the updated terms, Binance.US wrote that users “may convert” their USD funds to stablecoins or other digital assets in order to withdraw USD funds from their accounts. Some cryptocurrency enthusiasts took to X (formerly Twitter) to confirm the…

Bitcoin’s (BTC) Price Liquidity on Binance Crashed Amid BlackRock ETF Rumor, Data Show

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The 0.1% ask depth on Binance, a measure of buy-side liquidity, crashed to just 1.2 BTC ($30,000) from 100 BTC as volatility exploded after a false report of BlackRock’s (BLK) spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval circulated on social media. The leading cryptocurrency popped 7.5% to $30,000 in a knee-jerk reaction to the rumor, only to give up gains after BlackRock denied the report. Original

Binance halts new user registration due to UK crypto marketing regulations

Binance suspends new UK user registrations in response to recent changes in the country’s crypto marketing regulations set by the Financial Conduct Authority. Binance, one of the world’s leading crypto exchanges, has announced that it will stop the registration of new United Kingdom-based users starting on Oct. 16. This decision comes in a bid to abide by the latest directives set out by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The regulatory shift, which was instituted on Oct. 8, has given firms registered with the FCA the latitude to either self-approve…

Binance halts onboarding of new UK users

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Crypto exchange Binance will stop accepting users in the United Kingdom as of 5 p.m. local time on Oct. 16. According to Binance’s announcement, the move came after the country’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) imposed legally binding requirements on its partner Rebuildingsociety.com Ltd (REBS) on Oct. 10. Among other items, the ruling prohibited REBS from ad promotions soliciting Binance goods and services. The exchange wrote: “Binance is currently looking for a new FCA authorised approver. However, there will be some temporary restrictions coming into effect on our Platform (i.e. www.binance.com/en-GB and…