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Binance, US SEC request 60-day pause in legal battle

Binance and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have requested a 60-day pause in their legal case, citing the potential impact of a new cryptocurrency task force.

The SEC sued Binance, its US subsidiary, and founder Changpeng Zhao in June 2023 for alleged trading volume inflation, fund mismanagement, and misleading market surveillance practices.

The SEC’s crypto task force, launched in January 2025, aims to tackle regulatory challenges.

Both parties believe its findings could help resolve the case.

The SEC’s crypto enforcement has faced scrutiny, with leadership changes potentially shifting its regulatory stance.

Recent Binance developments

Timeline
24-Dec-2024 💰 Binance, Kraken lead $10m round for stablecoin issuer Usual
  • Usual raises $10M in Series A funding
  • USD0 stablecoin hits $1B market cap
11-Dec-2024 💰 Binance, stablecoin issuer expand crypto services
  • Binance to expand USDC trading pairs.
  • Gradual increase in USDC holdings planned.
10-Dec-2024 🏢 Binance considers global HQ location
  • Binance considers new HQ locations, cites taxes.
  • Introduced board to enhance corporate governance.
07-Oct-2024 📉 Binance market share falls amid regulation, rival surge
  • Binance’s market share drops to 36.6% amid scrutiny
  • Co-founder Zhao resigns after facing legal challenges
20-Sep-2024 📈 Binance sees 40% growth in institutional investors

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