Last mentioned: Mar 17, 2026
Amendment Deadline
Final date for plaintiffs to file an amended complaint to address identified deficiencies.
Defamation Lawsuit Filed
Binance sues the Wall Street Journal, denying the claims of Iranian fund transfers.
Alabama Court Victory
Binance secures a second 'full and complete' legal victory in Alabama under the ATA.
Defamation Filing
Binance launches a defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over reporting on Iran sanctions.
Second ATA Victory
Binance secures its second major dismissal under the Anti-Terrorism Act in two weeks.
Second ATA Victory
A second U.S. court dismisses similar claims, marking two major wins in two weeks.
Market Stability
BNB price maintains support at the $650 level following the legal announcement.
Legal Victory in Alabama
Binance wins a court ruling dismissing claims under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
Public Announcement
Binance publicly confirms the legal victory and its intent to defend against future claims.
DOJ Probe Reported
The Wall Street Journal reports that the DOJ is investigating Binance over Iranian sanctions evasion.
Court Ruling Issued
The Southern District of New York dismisses all Anti-Terrorism Act claims against Binance.
Court Dismissal
US Federal Court dismisses all claims in the anti-terrorism lawsuit against Binance and CZ.
Case Dismissed
A U.S. court dismisses the lawsuit, ruling that the exchange is not liable for the specific acts of terrorism cited.
First ATA Dismissal
U.S. court dismisses initial Anti-Terrorism Act lawsuit against Binance citing lack of proximate cause.
First ATA Victory
U.S. court dismisses the first major ATA lawsuit against Binance, citing lack of proximate cause.
First ATA Victory
U.S. District Court dismisses the first major Anti-Terrorism Act lawsuit against Binance.
Civil Lawsuit Filed
Victims of international terrorism file a civil suit alleging Binance facilitated financing for terrorist groups.
CZ Sentencing
Changpeng Zhao is sentenced to four months in prison for compliance failures.
Terrorism Lawsuit Filed
Victims of the Oct 7 attacks file suit alleging Binance facilitated Hamas funding.
DOJ Settlement
Binance agrees to pay $4.3B and CZ steps down as CEO over AML violations.
The Vietnamese government is drafting a landmark regulatory framework that would prohibit citizens from using offshore cryptocurrency exchanges. This protectionist shift has triggered a competitive race among domestic tech firms to secure the first wave of official digital asset licenses from Hanoi.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has challenged recent billionaire indices that rank his net worth alongside tech icon Bill Gates, labeling the methodology as fundamentally flawed. The dispute highlights the growing tension between traditional valuation metrics and the volatile, often illiquid nature of crypto-native equity.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has dismissed estimates placing his wealth near Bill Gates, calling the methodology "illogical" due to the unique nature of crypto valuations. The debate highlights the growing divide between traditional transparent assets and the volatile, private equity of the digital asset industry.
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a new investigation into whether Binance was used by Iranian entities to circumvent international sanctions. This probe comes as the exchange aggressively defends its compliance record in court and initiates defamation litigation against the Wall Street Journal.
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a fresh investigation into whether Binance was utilized by Iranian entities to bypass international sanctions. This probe follows a landmark $4.3 billion settlement in 2023 and signals continued federal scrutiny of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into whether Iranian entities utilized the Binance cryptocurrency exchange to bypass international sanctions. This probe follows years of regulatory scrutiny for the world's largest crypto exchange regarding its compliance and anti-money laundering protocols.
Binance has successfully defended against a second major lawsuit under the U.S. Anti-Terrorism Act in just two weeks. These back-to-back rulings significantly raise the legal bar for holding cryptocurrency exchanges liable for the actions of third-party users.
Binance has successfully defended against a second major lawsuit under the U.S. Anti-Terrorism Act, marking a significant legal winning streak for the crypto giant. These rulings reinforce the high evidentiary bar required to hold digital asset exchanges liable for the actions of third-party bad actors.
Binance has secured its second major U.S. court victory in a fortnight, successfully dismissing a lawsuit filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act. The ruling reinforces the high legal threshold required to hold cryptocurrency exchanges liable for the actions of third-party users.
Pepeto (PEPETO) is approaching a sell-out of its current presale stage, bolstered by the addition of a former Binance expert to its team. Simultaneously, Dogecoin price forecasts are trending upward as Elon Musk’s continued public support fuels market optimism.
The Pepeto (PEPETO) presale is approaching a complete sell-out following the strategic appointment of a former Binance executive to its leadership team. Simultaneously, Dogecoin (DOGE) is experiencing renewed bullish momentum as analysts adjust price targets upward in response to continued public support from Elon Musk.
A U.S. federal court in the Southern District of New York has dismissed all claims against Binance in a lawsuit brought by 535 plaintiffs under the Anti-Terrorism Act. The court found no evidence that the exchange provided material support or conspired with terrorist organizations across 64 alleged attacks.
A U.S. federal court has dismissed all claims in a high-stakes lawsuit alleging Binance provided material support for terrorist attacks. The ruling by the Southern District of New York found no evidence of participation or conspiracy, marking a significant milestone in the exchange's legal rehabilitation.
A U.S. federal court in the Southern District of New York has dismissed all claims against Binance in a significant Anti-Terrorism Act lawsuit involving 535 plaintiffs. The 62-page ruling found no evidence that the exchange provided material support or conspired with terrorist organizations, marking a major legal victory for the platform.
A U.S. court has dismissed a high-profile lawsuit against Binance that alleged the cryptocurrency exchange facilitated terrorism financing. The ruling marks a significant legal victory for the platform, as the judge determined that the plaintiffs failed to establish a direct link between the exchange's operations and specific acts of international terrorism.
A U.S. court has dismissed a high-profile lawsuit against Binance that sought to hold the exchange liable for allegedly facilitating terrorism financing. The ruling clarifies that regulatory failures do not automatically translate into civil liability for third-party criminal acts, marking a major legal win for the crypto industry.
A U.S. court has dismissed a high-profile lawsuit against Binance that alleged the exchange facilitated terrorism financing. The ruling establishes a critical legal boundary for cryptocurrency exchanges, affirming that infrastructure providers are not automatically liable for the illicit activities of their users without proof of direct intent or substantial assistance.
A U.S. Federal Court has dismissed a high-profile lawsuit accusing Binance and its founder Changpeng Zhao of providing material support to terrorist organizations. The ruling marks a significant legal victory for the exchange, which has been working to move past its historical regulatory challenges.
A US Federal Court has dismissed all claims against Binance in a high-profile anti-terrorism lawsuit, marking a significant legal victory for the cryptocurrency exchange. The ruling removes a major source of civil liability and reinforces the exchange's ongoing efforts to distance itself from past compliance failures.
A US Federal Court has dismissed all claims against Binance in a high-stakes lawsuit alleging the exchange facilitated terrorism financing. The ruling reinforces the high legal threshold required to hold financial platforms liable for the actions of third-party users under the Anti-Terrorism Act.