Binance Claps Back At Senator Blumenthal’s Allegations, Denouncing False Claims

Binance Claps Back At Senator Blumenthal’s Allegations, Denouncing False Claims

Binance has formally responded to US Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) following a congressional letter in which the lawmaker cited media reports alleging the company enabled large-scale violations of US and international sanctions involving Iran.  In an open letter published Friday, Binance rejected the claims and accused the senator of relying on what it described as […]


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