# Richard Teng

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-07**: Case Dismissed — A U.S. court dismisses the lawsuit, ruling that the exchange is not liable for the specific acts of terrorism cited.
- **2024-12-15**: Civil Lawsuit Filed — Victims of international terrorism file a civil suit alleging Binance facilitated financing for terrorist groups.
- **2023-11-21**: DOJ Settlement — Binance reaches a $4.3 billion settlement with U.S. authorities over AML and sanctions violations.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Crypto Exchange KYC Reality: Binance's $700 Russia Data Trail
2026-08-18 02:54:00 · Sentiment: Very Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

For the crypto community, Binance's data handover to Russia underscores the limits of centralized-exchange privacy, even after an exchange exits a jurisdiction. The case demonstrates how small on-chain donations can produce outsized legal consequences.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/binance-russia-crypto-data-kyc-privacy

### Binance Cleared of Terrorism Financing Claims in Landmark Court Dismissal
2026-03-08 00:08:24 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

A U.S. court has dismissed a high-profile lawsuit against Binance that alleged the cryptocurrency exchange facilitated terrorism financing. The ruling marks a significant legal victory for the platform, as the judge determined that the plaintiffs failed to establish a direct link between the exchange's operations and specific acts of international terrorism.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/binance-lawsuit-dismissed-terrorism-financing

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