Binance Is Having an Odd Time

Binance is having a weird moment, perhaps most clearly illustrated by the fact that a national government detained two of its executives for a month now – and one is only free because he seemingly escaped custody.

Does Sam Bankman-Fried Deserve 50 Years in Prison?

The stage is set for a federal judge to determine how long Sam Bankman-Fried may spend in prison. The U.S. Department of Justice and defense attorneys have now both filed their arguments, as well as statements from FTX creditors (from the prosecution) and Bankman-Fried’s family and friends (from the defense).

How an Appeals Court Ruled on an Aspiring Class-Action Lawsuit Against Binance

A federal appeals court ruled last week that Binance needs to face a putative class-action lawsuit from a group of U.S.-based crypto investors who allege the exchange allowed them to buy and trade unregistered securities in the form of certain cryptocurrencies. The ruling doesn’t make a determination on whether the tokens are indeed securities or not, but it’s significant in broader securities cases nonetheless.