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Binance announces restructure to assuage regulator concern

Cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, is set to centralise its business structure in the wake of intensifying regulatory concern over the firm’s lack of systemic transparency.

17 September 2021

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Binance US names Ant exec Shroder president

The US arm of Binance has appointed former Ant Group and Uber executive Brian Shroder president, replacing Brian Brooks who quit suddenly in August after just four months in the job.

10 September 2021

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Binance hires new Singapore CEO amid ongoing legal battles

Fiat-to-crypto trading platform Binance has today announced the appointment of Richard Teng – former chief executive officer (CEO) of Financial Services Regulatory Authority at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) – as its new CEO, Singapore.

23 August 2021

News/crypto

Liti Capital to finance ‘landmark’ case against Binance

Proceedings against Binance will be brought in the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre by a group of disgruntled Binance customers who were unable to trade on the platform during this year’s infamous May 19th crypto crash.

19 August 2021

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Binance hires former US Treasury staffer Greg Monahan to clear up money laundering issues

Troubled cryptoexchange Binance has appointed Greg Monahan, former US Treasury Criminal Investigator as global money laundering reporting officer (GMLRO).

18 August 2021

Company announcement/crypto

Binance adds support for Arabic speaking clients

Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that it is now offering customer service solutions to its Arabic speaking users globally.

12 August 2021

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Binance US chief Brooks quits after four months

Brian Brooks has quit as the US CEO of troubled crypto exchange Binance just four months into the job, citing "differences over strategic direction".

06 August 2021

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Forced to suspend Sepa payments, Binance brings in new compliance director

In the face of regulatory woes in several countries, crypto exchange Binance has brought in eToro's Jonathan Farnell as director of compliance.

07 July 2021

News/crypto

Barclays stops UK card payments to Binance

Barclays has suspended debit and credit card payments from UK customers to Binance, citing recent Financial Conduct Authority action against the crypto exchange.

05 July 2021

Company announcement/crypto

FCA warns consumers about doing businesses with unregulated crypto exchange Binance Markets

Binance Markets Limited is not permitted to undertake any regulated activity in the UK.

28 June 2021

Company announcement/crypto

Binance joins Crypto.UK

Binance.UK, the British affiliate of the global blockchain company behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, today announced it is joining CryptoUK, the U.K.’s self-regulatory trade association representing the digital asset sector, as an Executive Member.

27 August 2020

Company announcement/crypto

Elliptic extends Binance partnership

Elliptic, the global leader in cryptoasset risk management solutions, today announced that it will now monitor Binance Chain and its native cryptoasset BNB, which averages USD 250 million in daily trading volume.

18 August 2020