Last mentioned: Mar 13, 2026
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.
DOJ Settlement
Binance reaches a $4.3 billion settlement with U.S. authorities over AML and sanctions violations.
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.
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.