Binance Faces DOJ Probe Over Possible Breach of US Sanctions on Russia
Binance is under investigation by the US Justice Department over potential breaches of sanctions involving Russia. The probe is centered on whether Binance or its executives violated any sanctions related to Russia's inv...
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The probe is centered on whether Binance or its executives violated any sanctions related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Bloomberg reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
The criminal division of the Justice Department is spearheading the probe, with a parallel investigation being conducted by the national security team, the report said. ...
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