Last mentioned: Mar 17, 2026
Court Ruling
U.S. court issues a decisive ruling blocking the sweeping funding freeze as unconstitutional.
Court Dismissal
US Federal Court dismisses all claims in the anti-terrorism lawsuit against Binance and CZ.
Implementation Phase
Agencies expected to begin notifying unions of the termination of existing bargaining agreements.
Court Ruling Issued
US court refuses to block the administration, clearing the way for implementation.
Freeze Implemented
Executive order issued to halt various federal grant programs and contract awards.
Union Lawsuit Filed
Federal employee unions file for a preliminary injunction to halt the order.
Executive Order Signed
President Trump signs a mandate to end collective bargaining for federal workers.
Inauguration Day
Administration signals intent to review and potentially freeze federal discretionary spending.
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.
A U.S. court has ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to implement a broad freeze on federal funding, citing executive overreach. The decision provides immediate relief to startups and research institutions that rely on congressionally mandated grants and contracts.
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 federal court has declined to intervene against President Trump's executive mandate to terminate collective bargaining for federal employees. The ruling marks a pivotal shift in public sector labor law, potentially stripping millions of civil servants of their long-standing union protections.