Crypto Exchange Binance Addresses Allegations Of $2.3B In Money Laundering

Crypto Exchange Binance Addresses Allegations Of $2.3B In Money Laundering

Major crypto exchange Binance replied to a report published by media outlet Reuters. The controversial report claims Binance has been key to allegedly support illicit activity around the world, failed to provide assistance to authorities to prevent money laundering cases, and failed at imposing a robust Know Your Customer (KYC) policy. Related Reading | U.S. Links […]


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