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Crypto remains divisive amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine

While the long-lasting effects of the war in Ukraine on cryptocurrency remain unknown, drastic changes across the crypto industry have been felt since Russia’s invasion began eight days ago.

04 March 2022

News/regulation

FCA concerned about Binance getting access to Faster Payments

The Financial Conduct Authority has expressed concern about a deal to give crytpo exchange Binance access to the the UK's Faster Payment Service, but says it has "limited powers" to object.

16 February 2022

News/crypto

Binance invests $200m in Forbes

Crypto and blockchain giant Binance has made a $200 million investment in Forbes, the business media brand it sued for defamation in 2020.

11 February 2022

News/crypto

34% of UK finance businesses now making crypto payments - Mercuryo

According to new research by global payment network, Mercuryo, over one third of UK finance businesses are now using blockchain to facilitate payments, as demand for innovation soars.

17 December 2021

Company announcement/crypto

Binance Asia takes stake in Singapore HG Exchange

Binance Asia Services, the blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency provider behind Binance.sg, today announced its post-money stake of 18% in Hg Exchange (HGX), subject to regulatory requirements.

08 December 2021

News/regulation

Binance and Ripple weigh in on crypto regulation

Having both been put under the cosh by financial regulators, Binance and Ripple have now outlined their visions for how the crypto industry should be governed.

16 November 2021

News/crypto

Binance legal action sees thousands of claimants join ‘landmark’ proceedings

Thousands of disgruntled Binance customers have registered claims against the trading platform following the outages it faced in May 2021. Earlier this year, Liti Capital announced it is financing the proceedings to be brought in the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, with claimants being represented by White & Case LLP.

08 November 2021

Company announcement/crypto

Binance to create research and development hub in France

France FinTech, a leading non-profit association whose mission is to promote FinTech excellence in France, and Binance, the world's leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency exchange, today announced the launch of a EUR100 Million initiative to support the development of the French and European blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem.

04 November 2021

Company announcement/people

Former Dubai Financial Services Authority Director joins Binance as chief regulatory liaison officer

Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency platform, has today announced the appointment of Mark McGinness, former Head of International Relations at the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), who joins the organization as its Chief Regulatory Liaison Officer.

14 October 2021

News/crypto

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

News/people

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

News/people

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

News/people

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

News/people

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

News/people

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