Binance $3.9B USDT move gains community attention amid DoJ settlement claims

Cointelegraph
Cointelegraph

21 Nov 2023 12:25 PM

Community members on X inquired about where the money came from and raised questions on its connection to the fines reportedly set by the Justice Department. ...

  • Crypto community members are focusing on a $3.9 billion Tether (USDT) transaction between Binance wallets.
  • Reports suggest that the United States Justice Department is negotiating a $4 billion settlement with Binance.
  • The Justice Department agreement would allow Binance to operate in the U.S. while complying with its laws.
  • On November 9, Binance transferred 3.9 billion USDT from its Tron wallet to another wallet, leaving around $3.6 billion.
  • Speculation arose about the source of the funds and whether it was related to the potential settlement.
  • Binance has not responded to inquiries from Cointelegraph.

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