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Updated April 19, 2026 · 12:10 PM UTC

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Binance CEO CZ summoned to appear in District of Columbia court

The SEC filed a summons order in the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia today ordering Zhao to appear within 21 days of receipt.

3 years ago

Regulation

Janet Yellen claims crypto industry needs ‘additional regulation’ to plug ‘holes’

Yellen said the U.S. regulatory system is more than equipped to handle the "inherent" risks of crypto but there are "holes in the system" that need to be plugged.

3 years ago

Exchanges

Woo: “Binance customers don’t care” about SEC enforcement action

Altcoin holders on Binance.US, however, seem more nervous.

3 years ago

Legal

Seven bombshells from the SEC’s Coinbase suit

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced its charges against Coinbase, finally revealing its precise objections to the company's practices.

3 years ago

Regulation

Binance, Coinbase CEOs together lost $1.7B of personal wealth after SEC charges

Binance's CZ lost $1.4B, while Coinbase's Brian Armstrong lost $361M.

3 years ago

Regulation

SEC requests restraining order to temporarily freeze Binance.US assets

The regulator also wants Binance.US and related companies to return customer funds.

3 years ago

Regulation

Coinbase, Robinhood testify before House committee on Republican crypto bill

Representatives of both companies said that the draft discussion bill could provide regulatory clarity. CFTC Chairman Rostin Benham expressed more limited support.

3 years ago