The Department of Justice is examining if these actions constitute a breach of a 2023 settlement, which could expose the exchange to renewed criminal prosecution and billions of dollars in additional fines. Binance stated it remains fully committed to cooperating with law enforcement and continues to strengthen its compliance controls.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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DOJ Probes Binance 2023 Settlement Breach Risking Billions in New Fines
Crypto11 days ago
A US government investigation is reviewing whether the cryptocurrency exchange Binance met its previous legal obligations. The probe into potential Iran sanctions violations includes a move by federal prosecutors to seize $61 million allegedly laundered through the platform from Iranian oil sales. No wrongdoing has been alleged against the company or its employees in the current inquiry.
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