{"id":1792,"date":"2023-11-21T10:48:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T10:48:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ethereumcode.io\/us-justice-department-demands-billion-from-binance-criminal-case\/"},"modified":"2023-11-21T10:48:01","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T10:48:01","slug":"us-justice-department-demands-billion-from-binance-criminal-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ethereumcode.io\/us-justice-department-demands-billion-from-binance-criminal-case\/","title":{"rendered":"US Justice Department Demands $4 Billion from Binance to Resolve Criminal Case, Report Reveals"},"content":{"rendered":"
In a startling revelation, the renowned cryptocurrency exchange<\/strong>, Binance, finds itself on the losing end of a potential $4 billion lawsuit with the US Department of Justice (DOJ). The lawsuit seeks to resolve a criminal case that alleges Binance of heinous crimes such as money laundering, sanction violations, and bank-related fraud.<\/p>\n Reportedly, the US DOJ is asking for a substantial sum of over $4 billion from Binance Holdings Ltd. This hefty amount is in lieu of a proposed settlement to end the ongoing multi-year investigation, which scrutinizes the exchange and its CEO, Changpeng Zhao. With the targeted charges including money laundering, bank fraud, and sanction violations, Binance finds itself in the midst of hefty negotiations. These negotiations are rumoured to result in Zhao potentially facing serious criminal charges in the US. An announcement confirming the same is expected to surface by the end of this month, suggesting that Binance will likely shell out more than $4 billion.<\/p>\n With this settlement, the aim is to strike a balance enabling Binance to continue its operations without causing a potential collapse that could plunge the crypto market into chaos. This also spells potential turmoil for cryptocurrency holders worldwide. Notably, Binance, the largest crypto exchange, is engaging in efforts to lessen its vulnerability in any proposed settlement, which includes lobbying for a deferred prosecution agreement.<\/p>\n Such an agreement would mean that despite an initiated criminal complaint against the cryptocurrency exchange, the US DOJ would hold off on its prosecution, provided Binance abides by the agreement’s stipulations. These terms typically include a weighty penalty payment and a detailed admission of wrongdoing. To ensure compliance, a monitoring process would be set up.<\/p>\n In the past, Binance has struggled with legal challenges from various US departments and faced amplified scrutiny from lawmakers. Earlier this year, both the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) & Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed separate lawsuits against Binance and Zhao. On both instances, Binance is actively seeking to dismiss the complaints. Furthermore, allegations of Binance’s platforms being used to fund illegal activities have caused two US lawmakers to request the DOJ to consider charging Binance criminally.<\/p>\nThe Sum of $4 Billion: A Demand by US DOJ<\/h2>\n
Striving for Middle Ground, Avoiding Collapse<\/h2>\n
A Checkered Legal History<\/h2>\n
How the Ethereum Code Can Help<\/h2>\n