Binance

Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has likened the recent regulatory pressures against his exchange company to that of the initial development of the car. “Compliance is a journey, especially in new sectors like crypto,” CZ said in an open letter published Wednesday, noting the uncertainty of the crypto industry.

Hul 7, 2021

CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De unpacks the latest story in the ongoing Binance saga. In an open letter on Wednesday, Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao described how the crypto exchange has evolved over the past four years, the current regulatory environment and its approach for the future.

Hul 7, 2021

India's largest crypto exchange WazirX, which Binance acquired in 2019, has partnered with crypto-tracking software firm TRM Labs to enhance anti-fraud and anti-money laundering features. WazirX Founder and CEO Nischal Shetty denies claims that its deal with TRM Labs is connected to Binance's string of warnings from global financial regulators. "In India, there are no regulations around crypto. What we are doing is... to self regulate ourselves, and transaction monitoring is an important aspect," Shetty said.

Hul 6, 2021

U.K. bank Barclays said Monday it is blocking customers from using their debit and credit cards to make payments to crypto exchange Binance, following the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s announcement that Binance cannot conduct regulated activities in the country.

Hul 6, 2021

Thailand’s financial regulator has filed a criminal complaint against Binance, alleging that the crypto exchange unlawfully operates a digital asset business without a license.

Hul 2, 2021

Crypto exchanges WazirX and Binance look to implement stronger compliance measures. Forkast.News speaks with FTX founder and CEO Sam Bankman-Fried about crypto regulatory measures in Asia. Chinese district rewards residents with e-Yuan for counting footsteps. We’ll have more on these stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Hul 2, 2021

Japan was once a cryptocurrency paradise until regulators cracked down on crypto following a major exchange hack. Oki Matsumoto, CEO of Japanese financial conglomerate Monex Group, says, "Japan is back" while discussing the outlook for the crypto markets in the country. He says regulators are "stupid" for their recent warnings about Binance in Japan.

Hul 1, 2021

By Nathaniel WhittemoreHun 28, 2021

Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, is facing warnings from financial regulators in Japan, the U.K., and Canada. “The Hash” panel breaks down what this means for Binance and other exchanges and why this will be a continuing story to watch.

Hun 28, 2021

A subcommittee of the House Committee on Financial Services will host a hearing on Wednesday titled, “America on FIRE: Will the Crypto Frenzy Lead to Financial Independence and Early Retirement or Financial Ruin?” CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De sheds light on what to expect. Plus, Binance facing regulatory warnings in several countries and whether this is indicative of a larger global policy shift around regulating crypto exchanges.

Hun 28, 2021