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Binance

Largest crypto exchange by volume. No formal global HQ. Operates regional entities.

convicted
—, — binance.com
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Milestones · 3/3100%
2023
Settled with US DOJ for $4.3B; CZ stepped down
2019
Launched BNB Chain (then BSC)
2017
Launched, raised $15M ICO
Regulatory & legal history

Nov 2023: pleaded guilty to BSA, sanctions, and unlicensed money-transmitter violations. $4.3B settlement. CZ pleaded guilty personally and served 4 months in federal prison (sentenced Apr 2024).

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theblockabout 11 hours ago
Binance founder CZ says MiCA application was ‘fully compliant’ and near approval before political forces intervened

Binance founder CZ says the exchange's EU MiCA application was close to approval before unnamed political forces weighed in.

cointelegraph1 day ago
Binance booted from EU, EthLabs rises up to save Ethereum: Hodler's Digest June 14-28

BitMine and Joe Lubin back a new non profit called Ethlabs that aims to spur adoption. Binance shutters services in Europe after failing to secure a license.

coindesk1 day ago
CZ wants to make the U.S. the 'capital of crypto': State of Crypto

The Binance founder shared his views on a variety of topics in an exclusive interview with CoinDesk earlier this month.

cointelegraph1 day ago
Binance posts over $400M in weekly net outflows as MiCA deadline nears

Early exchange flow data show no clear signs of a mass migration from Binance ahead of the EU MiCA transition deadline, despite rivals' efforts to attract users.

coindesk3 days ago
Coinbase and OKX try to lure in Binance’s EU users after it failed to secure a MiCA license

Brian Armstrong of Coinbase and Star Xu of OKX offered new users sign up bonuses of up to 8% of their deposits or transfers from other accounts.

coindesk3 days ago
Binance founder CZ blames crypto's sour 2026 on mix of AI, global tension, 4-year cycle

There is no single cause for the crypto market's 50% decline over the past year, the Binance founder told CoinDesk.

decrypt3 days ago
Spanish Regulator Says No Extensions for EU Crypto Deadline as Binance Remains Unlicensed

Crypto firms operating in the European Union will be forced to cease operations if they do not obtain a MiCA license by July 1.

theblock3 days ago
Spain says ‘no exceptions or extensions’ for Binance, other crypto firms ahead of MiCA deadline

Industry leaders remain divided over MiCA, with some praising the framework while others warn it could limit customer access to liquidity.

coindesk4 days ago
Binance tells EU users it will no longer provide services after failing to secure MiCA license

A day after withdrawing its MiCA license application in Greece and saying it is ‘not leaving Europe,’ Binance notified users across the European Union that it will suspend some services.

coindesk5 days ago
Post-prison CZ says time behind bars didn't hurt the billionaire's business after Binance

The pardoned ex-CEO called prison a character-building "plus" as he's pursued a venture-capital career, despite his majority stake in the world's biggest crypto exchange.

cointelegraph5 days ago
Binance faces EU service limits next week as MiCA rules take effect

Binance will limit EU onboarding and services from July 1 under MiCA rules after failing to gain authorization from a member state, while withdrawals remain available for users.

decrypt5 days ago
Binance Withdraws MiCA License Application in Greece, Leaving EU Users in Limbo

Crypto exchange Binance formally withdrew its MiCA license application in Greece, one week after a report said it would be denied.

coindesk5 days ago
Binance withdraws Greek MiCA bid but vows to remain in Europe

The crypto giant must find a home base in the EU by July 1 or regulators will force the company to shut down operations for millions of regional users.

theblock5 days ago
Binance co-CEO remains ‘committed’ to securing EU license after exchange withdraws Greece bid

The world's largest crypto exchange only has one week to secure a license in legally operate in the European Union.

cointelegraph6 days ago
Binance eyes alternative EU licensing route if Greek bid fails: Report

Binance reportedly plans to seek authorization in another EU jurisdiction as the MiCA deadline approaches, with unlicensed crypto firms expected to wind down activities in the bloc.

coindesk6 days ago
CZ, Binance founder, wants to clear up 'misunderstandings' about who he is

The former CEO of the world's largest crypto exchange is seeking to redefine himself to the world on his own terms.

cointelegraph7 days ago
Binance’s Yi He warns of alleged impersonation scam, CoinUp denies ties

Binance co-founder Yi He warns of an alleged impersonator referred to as “Zhu Pan” in Chinese-language posts as CoinUp distances itself from the individual.

cointelegraph8 days ago
EUR trading accounts for 1% of Binance spot volume, CryptoQuant says

Euro-denominated trading accounts for around 1% of Binance's spot volume, according to CryptoQuant data, as the exchange faces uncertainty ahead of MiCA's July 1 deadline.

cointelegraph8 days ago
Bitcoin tipped for $66K top as trader flags 'suspicious' BTC price gains

Bitcoin pushed for a $64,000 reclaim despite the US-Iran war making a partial comeback and Binance spot sellers keeping up pressure from earlier in the week.

cointelegraph11 days ago
Binance’s MiCA fight raises questions over ECB influence

Lawyers say MiCA rules do not bar the European Central Bank from communicating with national regulators during the application process, though crypto licensing decisions remain with member states.

cointelegraph11 days ago
Binance can serve Philippine traders under SEC framework, BlockShoals says

The exchange's Philippine return relies on an SEC sandbox arrangement that BlockShoals says permits trading access without a local VASP license.

theblock12 days ago
Bhutan sends $34.5 million in bitcoin to Binance, holdings fall below 1,750 BTC: Arkham

Bhutan transferred 533 BTC worth $34.5 million to Binance, leaving state-linked wallets holding 1,749.96 BTC, Arkham data shows.

cointelegraph13 days ago
BitGo courts crypto firms awaiting MiCA approval amid Binance licensing concerns

BitGo launches a MiCA-compliant crypto infrastructure platform in Europe as exchanges face pressure to meet July 1 licensing rules across the EU.

decrypt13 days ago
Crypto Exchange Binance Will Be Rejected for EU Regulatory License: Reuters

Binance said it believes it is compliant as a regulatory deadline in the European Union nears—and a report says it's likely to lose access.

cointelegraph13 days ago
Binance says it considers EU license compliant amid reports of potential rejection

Without specifically calling out a report on Binance’s EU license, the crypto exchange warned that any rejection forcing it to delay activities in the region could “weaken liquidity” and present other potential risks.

bitcoinmagazine13 days ago
Binance Reportedly Faces European Union Exit as MiCA License Bid Nears Rejection

Bitcoin Magazine Binance Reportedly Faces European Union Exit as MiCA License Bid Nears Rejection Binance could reportedly be forced to exit the European Union as Greece is poised to reject its MiCA license application. This post Binance Reportedly Faces European Union Exit as MiCA License Bid Nears Rejection first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman .

coindesk13 days ago
Binance says its European regulatory application is compliant despite report of Greek rejection

An EU crypto license application by the world’s largest crypto exchange is set to be rejected by the Greek regulator HCMC, according to a report from Reuters.

theblock14 days ago
Binance may be forced to halt services for EU clients next month: Reuters

The reported setback comes just weeks before the EU's July 1 deadline for crypto firms to obtain MiCA authorization or cease operating.

theblock17 days ago
Bybit, Binance, Bitget cancel tokenized SpaceX IPO allocations after share shortage

All three exchanges are issuing full refunds and additional compensation to affected users.

cointelegraph18 days ago
SpaceX tokenized IPO campaign draws $557M on Binance ahead of debut

Crypto markets are becoming a new venue for pre-IPO price discovery ahead of SpaceX's highly anticipated debut on June 12.