The climate tech sector is booming—here are the applications VCs are most excited about Tech innovation could make Climate 2.0 far more lucrative than its Clean Tech 1.0 predecessor. Fortune · Jun 6, 2023
Apple launches $3500 augmented reality headset as interest in metaverse wanes Apple unveils its first new piece of hardware in nearly a decade: the $3,500 Vision Pro augmented reality goggles come as interest in the metaverse has been surpassed by buzz around artificial intelligence. Also, the US regulatory agency SEC sues Binance and the Hollywood actor's union SAG-AFTRA votes to authorise… France 24 · Jun 6, 2023
Binance customers withdraw over £1 billion in 24 hours after SEC lawsuit The crypto exchance was accused of ‘an extensive web of deception, conflicts of interest, lack of disclosure, and calculated evasion of the law.’ Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2023
SEC Sues Coinbase and Binance, World's Two Largest Cryptocurrency Exchanges The SEC charged leading crypto exchanges Coinbase and Binance with a laundry list of securities law violations, at an already fragile time for the cryptocurrency sector. Kiplinger · Jun 6, 2023
US regulators accuse crypto exchange Binance of violating securities laws The US Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Binance and its CEO, Changpeng Zhao, accusing the platform of engaging in a "web of deception". The SEC's civil complaint lists 13 charges, including operating as an unregistered exchange, and accuses Binance of diverting investor funds to… France 24 · Jun 5, 2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance hits back at SEC lawsuit, saying allegations ‘simply wrong’ – as it happened US watchdog SEC says company mixed billions in customer funds and secretly sent them to separate company controlled by CEO Changpeng Zhao The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2023
Solana, Polygon, Cardano, and BNB named as securities in SEC suit against Binance The complaint expands jurisdiction for the agency as it continues to target key cryptocurrencies. Fortune · Jun 5, 2023
Bitcoin, Ether, BNB, and other tokens tank after SEC sues Binance and Changpeng Zhao The total market capitalization for all cryptocurrencies was down approximately 4.5% in the first hour after the suit was filed. Fortune · Jun 5, 2023
The SEC sues Binance, unveils 13 charges against crypto exchange in sweeping lawsuit U.S. regulators sued Binance, saying the world's largest crypto trading platform misled investors and regulators. The accusations were part of 13 charges unveiled by the SEC. WEKU · Jun 5, 2023
SEC says crypto firm Binance mishandled funds, violated securities laws The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance and its founder Changpeng Zhao are accused of misusing investor funds, operating as an unregistered exchange and violating a slew of U.S. securities laws in a lawsuit filed by the SEC The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2023
SEC sues Binance and CEO Changpeng Zhao for ‘mishandling billions of dollars’ Financial watchdog alleges Binance lied to regulators and syphoned investors’ funds into separate company The Guardian - US · Jun 5, 2023
‘Extensive web of deception’: SEC accuses Binance and CEO Changpeng Zhao of mishandling customer funds, evading U.S. law The lawsuit is the latest in a string of regulatory setbacks for the world's biggest crypto exchange. Fortune · Jun 5, 2023
Binance seeking to 'demonstrate that we are a new organization' as regulatory headwinds swirl The largest crypto exchange appears to be planning for CZ's successor. Fortune · Jun 5, 2023
Will traditional finance beat crypto firms at their own game? The powerhouses of traditional finance are creating new business models for crypto that some think will dethrone the crypto natives. Fortune · Jun 5, 2023
Fortune · Jun 1, 2023 Is Binance three steps ahead—or in big trouble? Binance has been in the headlines a lot this week—for reasons you can interpret as bad or good.
Fortune · May 31, 2023 Binance notified of investigation by Ontario Securities Commission 2 days before saying it would leave Canada The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange had previously not disclosed the investigation when it announced its departure from the country.
Fortune · May 31, 2023 Binance begins layoffs as top crypto exchange reevaluates ‘whether we have the right talent’ The company has “regularly gone through a talent density audit and resource allocation exercise every six months or so,” a spokesperson said.
Fortune · May 27, 2023 This Week in the Metaverse: Bitcoin ups its NFT game, surpassing Solana in weekly volume The popularity of Ordinals, or Bitcoin NFTs, led to the blockchain compiling the second-highest NFT sales volume over the past week.
The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2023 ‘It’s a massive ask’: is Binance capable of being regulated? Crypto exchange says it will do everything possible to change UK watchdog’s mind but opacity remains an issue for US as well
inkl · May 23, 2023 Stellar: The Cryptocurrency for Cross-Border Transactions Stellar, in collaboration with its Binance partners, is a popular cryptocurrency that is designed for cross-border transactions. It is a decentralized network that facilitates the exchange of digital currency and fiat money.
The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2023 Westpac bans transfers to world’s largest crypto exchange Binance Bank customers can no longer make payments to the cryptocurrency exchange, in a move to reduce scams
Fortune · May 13, 2023 This Week in the Metaverse: Researchers are making strides toward creating a 'smellaverse' Chinese researchers may have the answer to smelling things in the metaverse.
Fortune · May 12, 2023 Binance to leave Canada—the one-time home of cofounder CZ—claiming market conditions are 'no longer tenable' The move comes amid global regulatory scrutiny for the leading crypto exchange.
Fortune · May 10, 2023 Binance to support Bitcoin NFTs by end of May Bitcoin transactions and network fees have increased substantially in part because of the popularity of Ordinals.
Evening Standard · May 10, 2023 Binance bosses mount charm offensive to restore relations with FCA Despite the FCA’s crypto crackdown, Binance bosses signalled their support for its hardline approach