The Nigerian government has reportedly slapped the cryptocurrency exchange Binance with a $ 10 billion fine. According to a Nigerian government official, Binance is being punished for causing the local currency’s recent plunge against major currencies. Binance’s Alleged Influence on the Exchange Rate The Nigerian government is reportedly demanding a $ 10 billion …
Nigerian Presidential Adviser Assails Binance, Calls for Measures Against the Crypto Exchange
Bayo Onanuga, a special adviser to the Nigerian president, has leveled accusations against Binance, blaming it for exacerbating the local currency’s depreciation against major currencies. Onanuga called for immediate action against Binance, warning that its activities could potentially undermine the economy. Binance, however, has refuted these allegations, attributing the naira’s depreciation to “complex factors” that […]
Nigeria Detains Two Binance Executives, Crypto Platform Accused of Exchange Rate Manipulation
Nigerian authorities have reportedly detained two senior executives from Binance who had recently arrived in the country. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s governor stated that in 2023 alone, $ 26 billion flowed through the cryptocurrency exchange from sources and users that the bank could not adequately identify. Passports of Binance Executives Seized Authorities in …
Nigerian Users Criticize Binance for Imposing Exchange Rate Caps on USDT to Naira Transactions
Some Nigeria-based users of Binance’s peer-to-peer platform have blasted the crypto exchange’s decision to block or remove traders quoting USDT to naira exchange rates exceeding NGN1,802. Binance says it has the right to remove “users behaving in a malicious or manipulative way.” The Nigerian Currency’s Woes Some Nigerian users of Binance’s peer-to-peer (P2P) platform have […]
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao’s Sentencing Delayed to April 30, Court Notice Reveals
A U.S. court has postponed the sentencing of Changpeng Zhao, the ousted CEO of the crypto exchange Binance, to April 30. A Seattle Federal Court notice did not share reasons for the delay in Zhao’s sentencing while his lawyer reportedly declined to comment on the matter. Uncertain Times for CZ as He Awaits Sentencing A […]
Monero’s Market Plummets 32% as Binance Announces Delisting, Sparking XMR’s Turbulence
The leading privacy-focused cryptocurrency by market valuation, monero, experienced a sharp 32% decline within the last day after news broke that Binance intends to remove the coin from its platform. Citing non-compliance with its listing criteria, Binance announced that monero, along with three other cryptocurrencies, will be taken off its exchange on Feb. 20, 2024. […]
Binance Welcomes Back Steve Christie as Deputy Chief Compliance Officer
Binance has welcomed back Steve Christie, its former Senior Vice President of Compliance, as Deputy Chief Compliance Officer. Binance Bolsters Compliance Team, Welcoming Steve Christie Back to Leadership Role Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced the return of Steve Christie, its former Senior Vice President of Compliance, to the fold. Christie is stepping into the role […]
Binance Freezes $4.2 Million in Stolen XRP; Ripple Investigation Aided by XRP Ledger Foundation
After the unauthorized access of Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen’s personal holdings, Binance CEO Richard Teng revealed that the platform had successfully “managed to freeze $ 4.2 million” of the compromised assets. Teng elaborated that Binance is committed to “support[ing] Ripple in their investigations,” indicating ongoing collaboration. New Binance CEO Discusses Freezing $ 4.2 …
Binance Survey: 73% of European Users Optimistic About Crypto’s Future
A new Binance survey has found that 73% of European respondents are optimistic about the future of crypto, with 55% exclusively using cryptocurrencies for everyday purchases. “We are delighted to see the high level of optimism amongst European crypto users, reflecting the growing interest in crypto and blockchain technologies,” said Binance’s CMO. Europe ‘Actively Paving […]
Bit.Store Elevates Crypto Payment Experience With Binance Pay Integration
PRESS RELEASE. Main Takeaways: Bit.Store introduces Binance Pay for efficient crypto top-ups. Seamless integration offers a quick, secure method for BitStore cardholders. Collaboration reflects Bit.Store’s commitment to user-friendly crypto solutions. The partnership underscores Bit.Store’s expanding global service outreach. In a significant development for crypto card users, Bit.Store, a front-runner in the cryptocurrency card …
Reports Suggest That Binance is Reviewing the Status of Privacy Coins on Its Platform
Recent reports from members of the Zcash community indicate that Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange, would be preparing to review all privacy coins listed on its platform and possibly delist some. The exchange has been in talks with project representatives since November 2023, when it expressed its worries about not having the possibility of determining […]
Binance and Coinbase Hold 11% of Crypto Economy’s Net Value, Leading in BTC and ETH Reserves
Statistical data reveals that Binance and Coinbase, two titans in the cryptocurrency exchange arena, cumulatively possess 11.85% of the $ 1.68 trillion digital currency economy. In addition, these prominent trading platforms control 7.83% of the total bitcoin supply, underscoring their significant market influence. Binance and Coinbase’s Market Grip Binance and Coinbase rank as the …
Binance Assigns Monitoring Tag to Privacy Coins, Including Monero and Zcash
Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange, has recently announced that it will start monitoring ten new projects, including privacy blockchains like Monero, Firo, Mobilecoin, and Zcash. Binance reported that these projects might be delisted in the future, failing to meet the criteria required by the exchange to keep being traded on its platform. Binance Might Delist […]
USDC Stablecoin Temporarily Depegs to $0.76 on Binance Amid Market Turbulence
Circle’s USDC, typically pegged to the dollar, experienced unexpected volatility on Binance, dipping as low as $ 0.76 amidst a market rattled by Bitcoin ETF skepticism and a significant liquidation in derivatives. USDC Temporarily Depegs on Binance Amidst Crypto Market Sell-Off In a surprising move that startled the cryptocurrency market, Circle’s USDC dollar-pegged stablecoin …
Paypal and First Digital Stablecoins Dominate in December as Binance USD Heads Toward Extinction
The leading stablecoins, in terms of market capitalization, concluded 2023 with a combined value of around $ 131.69 billion, yet only two of the top ten experienced increases in 30-day supply. Data reveals that tether, the leading U.S. dollar-pegged crypto asset, observed a 2.5% uptick in its supply, while the newcomer, first digital usd, …