Binance's conflict with US authorities
The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, is under close scrutiny from American regulators. This time, the exchange was forced to respond to a request from the US Senate regarding alleged transactions with Iran, which is under sanctions.
In its response, Binance stated that none of its accounts had directly interacted with Iranian organizations, and that all accusations were based on unreliable data. The exchange emphasized that it strictly complies with all applicable sanctions and laws, including the requirements of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of the Treasury.
This conflict is part of a broader confrontation between Binance and US authorities. The crypto exchange did not obtain a license to operate in the US and has been repeatedly subjected to investigations by regulators. Experts note that Binance is taking a tough stance on such accusations, trying to maintain its reputation amid the increasing control over the crypto industry by the state.