Families, Ex-Hostages File Lawsuit Against Binance, Changpeng Zhao For Allegedly Providing 'Substantial Assistance' To Hamas Terrorists
Portfolio Pulse from Mehab Qureshi
Three families affected by a Hamas attack in Israel have filed a lawsuit against Binance and its former CEO Changpeng Zhao, alleging they provided 'substantial assistance' to Hamas terrorists. The lawsuit, filed under the U.S. Anti-Terrorism Act in the New York Southern District Court, accuses Binance of processing transactions for Hamas from 2017 to mid-2023. The plaintiffs seek compensatory and punitive damages. This follows Binance's $4.3 billion settlement with the DOJ for Anti-Money Laundering infractions and Zhao's resignation and guilty plea to U.S. criminal charges.
February 01, 2024 | 5:16 am
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The lawsuit against Binance and its former CEO for allegedly aiding Hamas terrorists could negatively impact the perception of Bitcoin, as Binance is a major cryptocurrency exchange where Bitcoin is actively traded.
The lawsuit against Binance, a major cryptocurrency exchange, could lead to increased regulatory scrutiny and negatively affect the broader cryptocurrency market, including Bitcoin. The association with terrorism financing could deter investors and potentially lead to a decrease in Bitcoin's price in the short term.
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