Binance Close to Breaking Free from DOJ Oversight, Negotiating End to $4.3B Settlement Monitoring Clause

Binance is moving toward a potential deal with the U.S. Justice Department that would allow the world’s largest crypto exchange to drop a key oversight requirement from its $4.3 billion settlement for money laundering violations, with federal prosecutors discussing ending the requirement for an outside compliance monitor.
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Tether Freezes $49.6M in ‘Pig Butchering’ Funds – Chainalysis, Binance, OKX Join APAC Crackdown

Tether, alongside Chainalysis, Binance, OKX, and authorities, has frozen $50M USDT traced to pig butchering scams. The case reflects expanding global cooperation against cross-border crypto fraud and illicit financial activity.
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Binance Faces Mandatory Audit in Australia Over ‘Serious’ AML and Terror Financing Concerns

AUSTRAC directs Binance Australia to appoint external auditor after identifying serious concerns with the world’s largest crypto exchange’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing controls, giving Investbybit Pty Ltd 28 days to nominate auditors as part of broader enforcement campaign targeting 13 crypto providers with compliance issues.
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New York Regulator Secures $48.5M Settlement From Paxos Over Binance Dealings

After failing to detect $1.6 B in suspect activity tied to Binance, Paxos has concluded a $48.5 M settlement with NYDFS that includes a $26.5 M penalty and a $22 M commitment to rebuild onboarding, transaction monitoring and cooperation with enforcement, showing tougher scrutiny for crypto custodians.
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