Binance to Settle Charges With U.S. DOJ: Reports
CoinDesk
21 Nov 2023 4:16 PM
The DOJ will hold a press release later today to announce the settlement....
- Crypto exchange Binance is set to settle a long-running investigation with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
- The DOJ will hold a press conference to announce "significant cryptocurrency enforcement actions" involving Binance.
- Binance could potentially settle the charges with a $4 billion fine and a deferred prosecution agreement.
- It is uncertain whether Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao will face additional charges alongside the settlement.
- Binance has been under investigation for allegedly allowing individuals from sanctioned countries to use its exchange.
- The price of bitcoin (BTC) and Binance's native token BNB increased following the news of the settlement.
The sentiment of the article is primarily neutral, providing factual information about the ongoing investigation and potential settlement between Binance and the U.S. Department of Justice.
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