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Judge Approves Binance’s $4.3 Billion Settlement For Anti-Money Laundering, Sanctions Violations (2024)

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Did the US judge approve $4.3 BN penalty for crypto Giant Binance? ›

Feb 23 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday accepted Binance's guilty plea and more than $4.3 billion penalty for violating federal anti-money laundering and sanctions laws through lapses in internal controls at the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.

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What was the settlement for the Binance lawsuit? ›

In November, Binance settled charges with the Justice Department, the Treasury Department, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, agreeing to a $4.3 billion settlement, although the SEC was conspicuously absent from the agreement.

Will Binance CEO go to jail? ›

NEW YORK, April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors want Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former chief executive of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, to serve three years in prison after he pleaded guilty to violating laws against money laundering.

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What is going on with Binance US? ›

The Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) effort last year to freeze Binance.US' operations via a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) led to mass layoffs at the company as revenue imploded and it struggled with market trust, one of its executives said during a court deposition.

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Was Binance banned in US? ›

BINANCE BANNED IN THE UNITED STATES. The Chinese based company BINANCE founded in China in 2017 has since stopped it's major operations in the United States and stopped accepting US users since 2019.

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When did Binance become illegal in US? ›

In 2019, Binance was banned in the United States on regulatory grounds. In response, Binance and other investors opened Binance.US, a separate exchange designed to comply with all applicable US federal laws, which nonetheless is banned in six states: Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, New York, Texas, and Vermont.

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Can I get my money back from Binance? ›

In general, Binance, like most cryptocurrency exchanges, does not offer refunds for losses incurred while trading on their platform.

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What was the outcome of the Binance lawsuit? ›

An appeals court ruled that a district judge improperly dismissed an aspiring class action lawsuit against Binance. The ruling doesn't make any statement about whether certain crypto tokens are securities but will let a group of investors make that argument.

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Does Binance refund money? ›

If you made a purchase using cryptocurrency on Binance and believe that it was fraudulent, you can try to contact Binance's customer support team to request a refund.

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How rich is the owner of Binance? ›

Changpeng Zhao, known as "CZ," founded Binance, which rapidly grew to be the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world by daily trading volume. With a net worth estimated at $39.6 billion as of March 2024, Zhao's story reflects the fast-paced and unpredictable world of cryptocurrency.

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Who is the Binance owner? ›

Binance founder faces possible three-year jail term over 'wild west' business model. Changpeng Zhao, the founder of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, will be sentenced on Tuesday after pleading guilty to money laundering charges, with US prosecutors seeking three years in prison for the tech tycoon.

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Does Binance hold your money? ›

How long can Binance hold your money? All new ACH, Debit, and Apple Pay deposits are subject to a brief withdrawal lock period. During this lock users cannot withdraw USD or Crypto funded by these deposits for the following time periods: Debit: 7 days withdrawal lock. ACH: 7 days withdrawal lock.

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Why can't I withdraw my money from Binance? ›

Binance restricts withdrawals for various reasons, including abnormal user profiles, transaction patterns, operating behavior, devices, or environmental factors. For example, Binance may temporarily disable your account's withdrawals if you repeatedly send funds to a blacklisted address.

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Why can't I withdraw USD from Binance? ›

Users cannot withdraw USD without first converting it to stablecoins or another digital asset. Binance US notified users of the update via email and provided detailed instructions.

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Can US citizens still use Binance? ›

On June 13, 2023, Binance.US began its transition to a crypto-only exchange, which means we no longer accept USD deposits and withdrawals for the time being — until we are able to secure stable banking partners. Binance.US completed this transition on July 21, 2023.

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Does Binance report crypto to IRS? ›

Does Binance US Report to the IRS? Yes, Binance US is required to report cryptocurrency transactions that reach a certain threshold to the IRS. The IRS is working to enforce compliance and accurate reporting of cryptocurrency-related income and transactions.

What is the limit of Binance in USA? ›

US citizens who have completed the KYC can withdraw up to $1 million daily, with a fixed $15 fee with each transfer. Binance.US allows deposits of a maximum of $7.5 million per day via wire transfer and $5,000 via ACH.

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What is the US law for cryptocurrency? ›

IRS: Cryptocurrencies are property.

The IRS classifies digital assets as property. Categorizing digital assets in this way means that every sale, trade, or purchase using cryptocurrency is potentially taxable, and capital gains tax rates apply. The IRS began treating crypto assets as property in 2014.