A judge has ruled against Binance's attempt to move class action lawsuits regarding token sales into arbitration. The lawsuits originated from a wave of legal action filed in April 2020 targeting major cryptocurrency exchanges and token issuers.
Eleven US senators have called for a federal investigation into Binance's sanctions compliance and anti-money laundering controls. The request follows reports of Iran-linked transactions on the platform and concerns about potential sanctions evasion risks.
Binance launched gold futures trading on January 5, offering 24/7 access to precious metal price exposure and surpassing $35B in gold volume. This expansion represents the growing convergence of traditional commodity markets with crypto-native trading infrastructure.
Ethereum faces volatility around the critical $2,000 level, with Binance holding 2.4 million ETH in illiquid supply that's helping absorb market volatility. The $2,000 level serves as a psychological battleground rather than confirmed support, with limited conviction in current price stabilization.