Last mentioned: Mar 14, 2026
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.
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.
DOJ Settlement
Binance reaches a $4.3 billion settlement with U.S. authorities over AML and sanctions violations.
In a significant shift in Middle Eastern alliances, Hamas has publicly urged Iran to stop targeting neighboring countries. This rare public disagreement between the militant group and its primary benefactor signals a potential fracture in the regional 'Axis of Resistance.'
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. 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.