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April 9, 2024

Binance’s False Dawn: A Closer Look at Richard Teng’s Claim of Maturity

Binance, under the leadership of its new CEO Richard Teng, has recently announced a significant shift towards regulatory maturity and compliance following a hefty $4.3 billion settlement with the U.S. DOJ. This settlement was the culmination of allegations that Binance, under its former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ), adopted a reckless approach towards regulatory compliance, encapsulated by a strategy best described as "move first, ask forgiveness later." FinTelegram remains skeptical of the alleged transformation.

April 8, 2024

Crypto Cybercrime Pays Off: How Binance and Tether Dominate The New Financial Order!

In the shadowy corners of the financial universe, where digital currencies reign supreme, a new reality emerges—one where the tendrils of cybercrime not only take root but thrive, propelling entities like Binance and Tether to unprecedented heights of global dominance. This isn't unfounded speculation but a tapestry of hard truths and figures illuminating the path these giants have tread—a path paved with the spoils of activities interlaced with cybercrime and money laundering.

April 8, 2024

The Nigerian Frontline: Taking a Firm Stand Against Offshore Crypto Schemes And Their Executives!

In an interesting move that signals a seismic shift in the global regulation of crypto entities, the Nigerian government has boldly stepped into the arena against Binance, one of the world's largest and most elusive crypto platforms. This action underscores a growing consensus among law enforcement and regulatory bodies worldwide: to combat the challenges posed by offshore crypto schemes effectively, the prosecution of key executives is not just strategic but necessary.

March 27, 2024

The Impending Sentencing of Sam Bankman-Fried: A Harbinger for Crypto Legal Battles

His sentencing is scheduled for March 28, 2024. In the aftermath of FTX's collapse in late 2022, its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), faces the possibility of decades in prison. Federal prosecutors have charged him with eight counts, including four of wire fraud, utilizing a law from the 1950s. This approach underscores the adaptability of wire fraud statutes in addressing modern financial crimes, especially within the nebulous crypti domain.

March 27, 2024

The Ripple Effect: Sentencing of Crypto Titans and the Responsibility of Crypto Executives!

In a narrative that reads like a thriller, the founders and executives of some of the most prominent crypto exchanges are facing severe legal repercussions. The upcoming sentencings of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) of FTX and Changpeng Zhao (CZ) of Binance are pivotal moments that could set a precedent for the treatment of other crypto founders, including Chun Gan and Ke Tang of KuCoin. The authorities hold the executives of crypto exchanges accountable for their involvement in the illegal activities of these exchanges.

March 25, 2024

Cybercrime Pays Off: Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao’s Wealth Surges Amidst Regulatory Battles

Cybercrime pays off: Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder of the world's largest crypto exchange, Binance, has seen a significant increase in his net worth, propelling it to nearly $50 billion. This increase of $8.42 billion has brought his year-to-date gains to a staggering $13.9 billion. According to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index, CZ's fortune expanded from $39.9 billion to $48.3 billion following Binance's share price rise from March 22, 2024, to March 25, 2024.

March 24, 2024

Pre-Sentencing: The Legal Reckoning of Sam Bankman-Fried and the Cautionary Tale of FTX!

In the coming weeks, the legal fate of two prominent figures in the crypto world will unfold, with Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), founder of the now-defunct FTX platform, set to receive his sentence. Concurrently, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the co-founder and former CEO of Binance, awaits his sentencing on April 30, 2024, after he pleaded guilty to violating US financial regulations. The prosecution has proposed sentences spanning several decades for SBF and no less than 18 months for CZ, hinting at the gravity of their offenses.

March 20, 2024

Binance Watchdog Initiative: Malicious Approach Continues Under New CEO Richard Teng!

Binance, the notorious crypto exchange, is under intense scrutiny. FinTelegram recently launched the Binance Watchdog Initiative following complaints from Binance customers whose funds were "temporarily" frozen without explanation. It is obvious that even under the new CEO, Richard Teng, the crypto exchange continues with its malicious approach, including operating with unauthorized offshore companies and facilitating scams.

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March 16, 2024

Crypto Exchange Binance Spins Off $10 Billion Venture Unit!

Amidst a tumultuous period of regulatory and legal challenges, Binance has formally separated its venture capital division, Binance Labs, establishing it as an independent entity earlier this year. This significant development occurred shortly after Richard Teng's appointment as CEO in November, taking the helm from Changpeng Zhao (CZ) following CZ's guilty plea related to allegations of sanction violations and breaches of money-transmitting laws in the U.S.

March 9, 2024

Binance’s Legal Labyrinth: Compliance Quandaries and Frozen Assets Unnerve Global Users

In a financial ecosystem increasingly scrutinized for its adherence to compliance and regulatory standards, Binance, the behemoth of crypto exchanges, finds itself embroiled in a convoluted web of legal challenges and accusations of regulatory evasion. The provider is now under the microscope for alleged missteps. A recent revival of a lawsuit in the U.S. casts a shadow over Binance's operations, spotlighting the complexities of crypto regulation in a global context.

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February 29, 2024

Binance Under Fire: Global Regulatory Crackdown Hits Hard in Nigeria

In a bold move that has sent shockwaves through the crypto world, Nigeria has escalated its crackdown on digital currency exchanges, singling out Binance, the globe-trotting crypto behemoth, in an audacious bid to curb naira speculation. The African giant's latest actions include detaining two of Binance's top brass and confiscating their passports, a dramatic escalation in the state's war on crypto, the Financial Times reports.

February 28, 2024

Legal Implications of Binance’s Guilty Pleas: A Forecast of Increased Litigation Activities!

Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, and its founder, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), recently pleaded guilty in a landmark legal case that has reverberated through the financial and legal sectors. They acknowledged intentional and knowledgeable support of scams and illegal transactions and have set a significant precedent for the legal responsibilities of crypto service providers.

The Unraveling of Rabidi and the Rise of the SoftSwiss Network: Our Updated Forensic Report

A few months ago, FinTelegram released a first forensic report on the bankruptcy of Rabidi N.V., a Curacao-registered online casino operator with hundreds of millions in revenues — and no traceable assets by the time of its collapse in May 2024. That report already raised serious questions about the opaque structures behind Rabidi’s operations and its successor, Liernin Enterprises Ltd.

DeFi Decoded: Smart Contracts – The Code Behind the DeFi Revolution

Smart contracts are the invisible architects of decentralized finance. These self-executing lines of code run everything from token swaps to lending platforms without middlemen. But while they offer autonomy, they also introduce new risks—bugs, exploits, and irreversible mistakes. In this fourth installment of our FinTelegram DeFi Series, we explain what smart contracts are.

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Despite New Crypto Friendlyness: No Settlement Between U.S. CFTC And KuCoin?

A planned settlement between the U.S.CFTC and crypto exchange KuCoin is now in limbo due to a reported policy shift within the CFTC. This change is attributed to the Trump administration’s new approach, which deprioritizes enforcement actions against crypto companies. As a result, a CFTC attorney said that it is "unlikely that such authorization will be granted in the near term" regarding the settlement approval.

SEC’s New Era: Paul Atkins Sworn In—Will Crypto Finally Get the Regulatory Clarity It Deserves?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has entered a new chapter with the swearing-in of Paul S. Atkins as its 34th Chairman, a move widely anticipated to mark a dramatic pivot in how the agency approaches crypto and DeFi regulation. For years, the financial industry—especially the burgeoning digital asset sector—has bristled under the SEC’s “Regulation by Enforcement” strategy.

Crypto Mogul Changpeng Zhao – Fallen, Rich, and Rising Again?

As spring 2025 blooms and Easter’s themes of rebirth fill the air, Changpeng Zhao emerges as one of the most controversial figures of startup mythology: a man who fell spectacularly, paid a price—then rose again, wealthier and louder than ever. Once the almighty architect of Binance, CZ now resides in Dubai with a net worth that Forbes estimates at $63 billion.