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Binance vs Nigeria: A timeline of events
5.7.2024
As the trial of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan restarts in Nigeria, Cointelegraph recaps the story so far
Ripple’s $2B penalty looms after SEC rebuffs Binance comparison
4.7.2024
The legal battle between Ripple and the SEC has been going on for several years now, and there is another update. Ripple recently filed a Notice of Supplemental Authority after US courts rejected the SEC’s claims regarding Binance. The regulator had previously stated that BNB’s secondary market...
When Do Secondary Token Sales Violate Howey?
4.7.2024
A federal judge overseeing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's case against Binance ruled that most of the case can proceed, but dismissed charges tied to the sale of BUSD and secondary sales of BNB
Binance US Confident in Legal Battle Against SEC as Case Moves Forward
4.7.2024
Binance US responded to the court’s decision to allow the SEC lawsuit to proceed, expressing confidence in its position and criticizing the SEC’s regulatory approach. “We remain confident in our position that the SEC’s case is unsupported by the facts or the law,...
Authy 2FA app leaked phone numbers that may be used for text phishing
3.7.2024
Twilio, the developer of the Authy authenticator app, said user phone numbers were leaked to attackers, but accounts themselves were not compromised
Binance exec trial will resume July 5 as family reports health problems
3.7.2024
Though Nigeria's tax authority dropped charges against two Binance executives in June, the pair will still face a trial for allegations of money laundering
Coinbase cites Binance BNB token precedent in SEC petition
3.7.2024
“Rulemaking is required here because the SEC has adopted a novel and sweeping, yet still indeterminate, view of the securities laws,” attorneys wrote
Binance wins authoritatively over the SEC: Ripple case highlighted
3.7.2024
The American court rejected the claims made by the Securities and Exchange Commission against Binance. The SEC had filed a lawsuit against Binance in June 2023, raising allegations that it sold unregistered securities and operated illegally in the United States. The new court ruling symbolizes...
Ripple and Coinbase see hope in SEC’s Binance ruling
3.7.2024
Coinbase and Ripple have expressed doubts about the lack of clarity in cryptocurrency regulations. The Securities and Exchange Commission rejected Binance’s claim that Binance Coin’s secondary sales were securities. Coinbase and Ripple will leverage their cases with the U.S. SEC....
Nigerian Court Orders Prison Officials to Release Medical Records of Jailed Tigran Gambaryan
3.7.2024
Nigerian prison officials have reportedly refused to release Tigran Gambaryan’s medical records. A High Court judge has ordered Kuje Detention Centre prison officials to present Gambaryan’s legal representatives with the records by July 5. Yuki Gambaryan, the wife of the Binance employee, has urged...
Binance Executive's Health Deteriorates in Jail as Nigeria Money-Laundering Trial Proceeds
2.7.2024
On Tuesday the cross-examination of the first witness from Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission was completed
Binance.US Challenges SEC Over ‘Control Person’ Allegation
2.7.2024
The United States subsidiary of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance.US, is ready to counter the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC claims that the exchange offered unregistered investment products and violated the anti-fraud provisions. Binance US did not take...
Cryptos, secondary BNB sales not securities: Federal court rules in Binance vs SEC case
2.7.2024
In a major win for the crypto industry, a federal court ruled that crypto tokens are not securities
Binance.US 'prepared' for SEC legal showdown
2.7.2024
Binance.US is gearing up for an extended legal battle with the SEC, emphasizing its commitment to compliance and criticizing the agency’s enforcement tactics
Crypto Market Bounces Back, Mog Coin and ENS See Double-Digit 7 Day Gains
1.7.2024
On Monday, July 1, 2024, the overall crypto economy rose by 2.31%, reaching a total value of $2.31 trillion. Bitcoin increased by 2.8% this week, and ethereum climbed 4.8%, while several digital assets posted double-digit gains. Leading the performance chart over the past seven days was mog coin...
Designating Crypto as the Bogeyman Will Not Halt the Nigerian Currency’s Depreciation
1.7.2024
Labeling cryptocurrency a scapegoat, similar to blaming parallel market traders for the Nigerian currency’s woes, will not solve the underlying problems. Proactive preparation for consequential innovations is far preferable to reactive measures. The blockchain and crypto industry is still...
Nigeria’s Naira Rated Worst-Performing Currency in H1 of 2024; Kenyan Shilling Named Best Performer
30.6.2024
In the first half of 2024, the Nigerian currency depreciated by nearly 40%, making it the worst-performing currency during that period. Meanwhile, the Kenyan shilling appreciated by 20.7%, ranking it as the best performer. The depreciation of the Nigerian naira was primarily driven by U.S. dollar...
Crypto Exchange Binance Takes Action Against Account Misuse
30.6.2024
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced measures to address the misuse of account features on its platform, aimed at preventing unfair advantages such as better fee rates. Enhanced monitoring, investigations, and user reporting channels are part of the initiative, with rewards offered...
SEC’s Case Against Binance Moves Forward With Major Allegations Intact
29.6.2024
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has issued an order in the SEC’s case against Binance and its founder Changpeng Zhao. The court allowed most claims to proceed, including those related to unregistered crypto sales and fraudulent practices, while dismissing some claims...
Court allows most SEC claims to proceed in Binance suit
29.6.2024
Judge Amy Berman Jackson however dismissed the SEC’s claim that BNB is traded illegally on secondary markets, citing the Ripple decision