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SEC expands Binance lawsuit: AXS, FIL, ATOM now securities

The SEC’s latest lawsuit update targets additional tokens like Axie Infinity, Filecoin, and Cosmos as unregistered securities, continuing its crackdown on the crypto industry.

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expanded its lawsuit against Binance, the centralized cryptocurrency exchange, to broaden the scope of its claims.

The SEC’s updated legal filings now list an additional range of tokens as securities, including Axie Infinity (AXS), Filecoin (FIL), Cosmos (ATOM), Sandbox (SAND), and Decentraland (MANA). 

The development follows the continued pattern of the SEC’s ongoing efforts to regulate the crypto industry and classify digital assets as securities. 

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Hamster Kombat Announces Exchanges That Will List HMSTR After Airdrop

Hamster Kombat Announces Exchanges That Will List HMSTR After AirdropThe team behind Hamster Kombat, one of the most successful Telegram-based games, has released information on the exchanges that are confirmed to list its token after the upcoming airdrop. The team has announced that HMSTER will be available on Bybit, Bitfinex, and Okx, but has not given word on a possible Binance listing yet. Hamster […]

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Binance-Backed Tokocrypto Achieves Major Milestone With Indonesian License

Binance-Backed Tokocrypto Achieves Major Milestone With Indonesian LicenseCrypto exchange Tokocrypto, a part of Binance Group, has achieved a major milestone by securing the Physical Crypto Asset Trader (PFAK) license from Indonesia’s Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti), allowing it to operate as a licensed crypto asset trader. This move highlights Tokocrypto’s commitment to regulatory compliance and strengthens its position in Indonesia’s growing […]

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US Authorities Attempting To Access Imprisoned Binance Employee in Nigeria: Report

US Authorities Attempting To Access Imprisoned Binance Employee in Nigeria: Report

US governmental authorities are attempting to gain access to an incarcerated Binance employee in Nigeria, according to a local reports. In February of this year, Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan was arrested alongside a colleague, Nadeem Anjarwalla, who managed to escape the country. The pair had traveled to Nigeria to engage in regulatory talks. Gambaryan has […]

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Binance Kazakhstan Receives Formal Consent for Regulatory License

Binance Kazakhstan Receives Formal Consent for Regulatory LicenseBinance Kazakhstan received formal consent from the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) for a full regulatory license, marking a major step toward becoming Kazakhstan’s first fully regulated Digital Asset Trading Facility (DATF). The approval followed rigorous evaluations, including financial audits and ISO certifications. Once licensed, Binance will manage virtual assets, offer custody services, and conduct […]

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India’s FIU Considers Approving More Offshore Crypto Exchanges

India’s FIU Considers Approving More Offshore Crypto ExchangesIndia’s Financial Intelligence Unit is reportedly reviewing four offshore cryptocurrency exchanges for potential approval to resume operations following the lifting of bans on Binance and Kucoin. The focus is on ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations, including transaction transparency and reporting of suspicious activity. FIU-India May Permit More Offshore Crypto Exchanges Next Year India’s Financial […]

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Binance CEO says CZ is banned from managing or operating the exchange

A plea deal filed in November 2023 asked prosecutors to consider that Changpeng Zhao was prohibited from “any present or future involvement in operating or managing” Binance.

Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, expected to be released by United States prison authorities in a few weeks, could be permanently enjoined from operating or managing the crypto exchange Binance as part of his plea deal with prosecutors. 

According to a Sept. 5 Axios report, Binance CEO Richard Teng said CZ received a lifetime ban from managing or operating the exchange, not just three years, as many news outlets previously reported. The crypto exchange reportedly said the former CEO was barred from a management position at the firm, though it did not appear to be explicitly required by either Zhao’s or Binance’s plea agreements.

In November 2023, US authorities announced a $4.3 billion settlement with Binance, in which Zhao pleaded guilty to one felony charge related to violations of the Bank Secrecy Act. In April, a judge sentenced the former CEO to four months in prison. He is expected to be released on Sept. 29.

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Binance-backed Bitcoin DeFi protocol Zest launches yield-bearing BTCz token

The Bitcoin halving has catalyzed a wave of interest in creating DeFi capabilities for Bitcoin, the world’s first blockchain network.

Binance Labs and Tim Draper-backed Zest Protocol have launched their new BTCz token in the latest development for Bitcoin-native decentralized finance (DeFi).

The new BTCz token will allow Bitcoin (BTC) holders to earn a staking yield on their Bitcoin through the Babylon Protocol.

The new Zest Protocol Bitcoin (BTCz) token could bring a significant increase in capital efficiency for the world’s first cryptocurrency, according to Tycho Onnasch, co-founder of the Zest Protocol.

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Binance CEO Blasts ‘Inhumane Treatment’ of Jailed Employee Unable To Walk, In Deteriorating Health

Binance CEO Blasts ‘Inhumane Treatment’ of Jailed Employee Unable To Walk, In Deteriorating Health

Binance CEO Richard Teng is demanding that Nigerian authorities release Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of the exchange who has been imprisoned for seven months. Gambaryan, head of the crypto exchange’s Financial Crime Compliance team, was first detained by Nigerian police in February and charged with aiding Binance in tax evasion and money laundering. Gambaryan was […]

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Jailed Binance Employee Tigran Gambaryan Denied Wheelchair, Forced to Use Crutches

Jailed Binance Employee Tigran Gambaryan Denied Wheelchair, Forced to Use CrutchesJailed Binance employee, Tigran Gambaryan, was denied the use of a wheelchair while entering court and had to use crutches, causing visible pain and distress. His lawyers filed a new bail application citing medical grounds and blocked access to him. The prosecution opposed the application, claiming Tigran was not ill despite medical records recommending urgent […]

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