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US Urges Nigeria to Release Jailed Binance Employee, Considers ‘Wrongfully Detained’ Designation

[Sep 13 7:20 PM] The U.S. is urging Nigeria to release Tigran Gambaryan, a jailed Binance employee, due to humanitarian concerns. This has become a major point of tension in U.S.-Nigeria relations. U.S. officials say Gambaryan’s health issues warrant his…

Hamster Kombat Scores Binance Listing, Updates HMSTR Supply Before Airdrop

[Sep 13 6:10 PM] Hamster Kombat, one of the world’s most successful Web3 games, has announced that Binance will list its HMSTR token and will include the project as the 58th initiative part of its Launchpool structure. Hamster Kombat’s team also…

SEC ‘regrets any confusion’ from dubbing tokens as securities: filing

[Sep 13 5:50 PM] The retraction arose from the SEC’s lawsuit against Binance, but the agency is still pursuing claims against the crypto exchange for alleged securities law violations.

Polygon's POL (MATIC) Token Spikes 15% on Binance Listing

[Sep 13 2:44 PM] Polygon introduced last week the upgraded version the network's token, POL, migrating from its longstanding token MATIC with some tokenomics changes.

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

[Sep 13 2:11 PM] 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.

US diplomats pressure Nigeria to release detained Binance exec

[Sep 12 6:31 PM] Tigran Gambaryan, a United States citizen and former Internal Revenue Service agent, has been detained in Nigeria since February 2024.

Report reveals Bybit’s 2,700%+ token surge on day 1 listings

[Sep 12 10:28 AM] A report by Simplicity Group Research uncovers Bybit’s dominant day one token price performance, outperforming Binance and Coinbase.

India tops global crypto use despite offshore exchange ban

[Sep 11 11:58 AM] India ranked first in Chainalysis’ 2024 Global Crypto Adoption Index, in addition to ranking second in the CSAO region in terms of crypto value received.

Hamster Kombat Announces Exchanges That Will List HMSTR After Airdrop

[Sep 10 9:36 PM] The 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…

Binance-Backed Tokocrypto Achieves Major Milestone With Indonesian License

[Sep 10 12:30 AM] Crypto 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…

Kazakhstan mulls Binance, Bybit for digital asset trading 

[Sep 9 5:45 PM] The crypto exchanges have received the consent of the AFSA regulator to be the first fully licensed Digital Asset Trading Facilities in Kazakhstan.

Binance subsidiary Tokocrypto secures full license in Indonesia

[Sep 9 12:06 PM] Binance described Tokocrypto as its “subsidiary,” suggesting that it may have a controlling stake in the Indonesian trading platform. 

Binance Unit Tokocrypto Is Third Crypto Exchange to Score Full License in Indonesia

[Sep 9 11:14 AM] Crypto Exchange Binance subsidiary Tokocrypto has obtained a full license as a Physical Crypto Asset Trader from Indonesia's Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency, known as Bappebti.

Nigeria’s SEC to crack down on unregulated crypto exchanges

[Sep 9 9:01 AM] Nigeria’s SEC will enforce regulations on unregulated crypto businesses as it aims to protect investors and encourage innovation in the growing market.

Binance Kazakhstan Receives Formal Consent for Regulatory License

[Sep 7 1:30 AM] Binance 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…

India reconsiders foreign crypto exchange registrations: Report

[Sep 6 12:42 PM] India’s Financial Intelligence Unit is studying registration requests from four overseas crypto exchanges that were earlier banned for noncompliance with the country’s AML laws.

India’s FIU Considers Approving More Offshore Crypto Exchanges

[Sep 6 1:30 AM] India’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…

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

[Sep 5 7:36 PM] 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.

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

[Sep 5 2:00 PM] The Bitcoin halving has catalyzed a wave of interest in creating DeFi capabilities for Bitcoin, the world’s first blockchain network.

Nigerian judge pushes Binance exec’s bail hearing to Oct. 9

[Sep 4 6:26 PM] Detained in Nigeria for more than six months and with reported health problems, Tigran Gambaryan awaits a judge’s decision following another bail application.

Nigerian Court Postpones Decision on Gambaryan Bail Application

[Sep 4 2:47 PM] The next bail hearing has been scheduled for Oct. 9.

Binance Hires UK-Based Accounting Firm Grant Thornton to Advise on Audits

[Sep 4 1:00 PM] Binance has hired U.K.-based Grant Thornton to advise on accounting and tax matters, it announced Wednesday.

Behind bars: 6 crypto execs who did time and one who got away…

[Sep 3 10:00 PM]  These crypto leaders had it all, but that couldn’t stop them from going to jail.

Binance CEO calls Gambaryan’s treatment ‘inhuman’ as disturbing new video emerges

[Sep 3 9:04 AM] Gambaryan’s next hearing is set for Sept. 4, where the judge will consider the executive’s latest motion for bail.

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

[Sep 3 8:30 AM] Jailed 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…

‘Why Are You Doing This To Me?’: Detained Binance Exec Begs Prison Guard for Help in New Court Footage

[Sep 3 2:49 AM] “I’m not okay, this is f*cked up,” Gambaryan said in the video, as he clutched the guard’s wrist for support. When the guard stepped away, leaving Gambaryan with only a single crutch to lean on, Gambaryan turned to a small crowd of onlookers and�

BNB Chain DEX volumes drop 24% in a week — Is BNB in trouble?

[Sep 2 9:30 PM] BNB price has struggled, but some investors claim Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s release will pump BNB price even as network fundamentals worsen.

Extremely Unlikely WazirX Customers Will Be Made Whole in Crypto Terms: Legal Advisers

[Sep 2 8:47 AM] It is extremely unlikely that WazirX customers will be made whole in crypto terms through the restructuring, legal advisers of the Indian cryptocurrency exchange said.

Crypto liquidations may be way worse than data has let on, suggest researchers

[Sep 2 5:33 AM] “Liquidation data from exchanges are bogus and a vast underrepresentation of actual liquidation volumes in the market,” according to K33 Research.

Washington Man Faces Charges in $64 Million Crypto Laundering Scheme

[Aug 31 11:30 AM] A Washington resident has been charged with involvement in a $64 million cryptocurrency laundering scheme. He allegedly deceived investors, posing as an escrow agent, and transferred funds into his accounts. The funds were moved offshore or…