Last mentioned: Mar 18, 2026
Second ATA Victory
A second U.S. court dismisses similar claims, marking two major wins in two weeks.
Market Stability
BNB price maintains support at the $650 level following the legal announcement.
Case Dismissed
A U.S. court dismisses the lawsuit, ruling that the exchange is not liable for the specific acts of terrorism cited.
First ATA Victory
U.S. District Court dismisses the first major Anti-Terrorism Act lawsuit against Binance.
Civil Lawsuit Filed
Victims of international terrorism file a civil suit alleging Binance facilitated financing for terrorist groups.
DOJ Settlement
Binance reaches a $4.3 billion settlement with U.S. authorities over AML and sanctions violations.
Binance has successfully defended against a second major lawsuit under the U.S. Anti-Terrorism Act in just two weeks. These back-to-back rulings significantly raise the legal bar for holding cryptocurrency exchanges liable for the actions of third-party users.
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.
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