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Binance Under Fire: Senate Probe Launched Over Alleged Sanctions Evasion

February 25, 2026, 08:28 PM145 words7 sourcesAI-Generated · Reviewed by editorial team
Binance Under Fire: Senate Probe Launched Over Alleged Sanctions Evasion

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Binance is facing intense regulatory scrutiny following multiple reports and a formal investigation launched by Senator Richard Blumenthal regarding alleged sanctions violations involving Iran and Russia. The probe centers on claims that Binance facilitated over $1.7 billion in transactions linked to sanctioned entities, despite internal warnings and a recent $4.3 billion settlement with the DOJ for AML violations. Reports suggest Binance dismissed staff who flagged approximately $1 billion in suspicious transactions moving to Iranian entities. The exchange denies these allegations, asserting significant improvements in its compliance framework and attributing personnel changes to unrelated policy breaches. Concerns center on whether Binance prioritized profits over regulatory obligations, potentially enabling $82 billion in crypto laundering. The investigation focuses on Binance’s compliance practices, treatment of whistleblowers, and its Hong Kong-based partners. The allegations raise questions about the effectiveness of Binance’s post-settlement compliance efforts and its adherence to international sanctions.

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