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Binance Receives License to Offer Bitcoin Services in El Salvador
The Central Bank of El Salvador granted two licenses to crypto exchange Binance to offer bitcoin and digital assets services in the country. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for Binance as the exchange has been facing regulatory scrutiny in the U.S. Plus, "The Hash" team shares insights into the significance of crypto adoption in the country.

Binance Receives License to Offer Bitcoin, Digital Asset Services in El Salvador
The crypto exchange said it now holds licenses to operate in 18 countries.

South Korean Exchange Upbit Surpasses Coinbase, OKX in July Trading Volume to Take No. 2 Spot for First Time
The exchange bucked the general market trend that saw a decline in trading volume for most centralized exchanges.

Binance Boosts First Digital's Stablecoin With Zero Fees to Buy and Sell Bitcoin, Ether
The crypto exchange listed the Hong Kong-regulated First Digital's FDUSD stablecoin last week.

If Binance Faces U.S. Criminal Charges it Could be a 'Death Blow': Former CFTC Division Director
Josh Sterling, former CFTC Division Director and current partner at Jones Day reacts to Semafor reporting that Binance could face U.S. Department of Justice fraud charges, although prosecutors are weighing alternatives given the risk of an FTX-style bank run. Sterling notes that criminal charges against companies are usually a "death blow" and often have "severe consequences for all stakeholders."

Department of Justice Could Charge Binance With Fraud: Report
Binance may face Department of Justice fraud charges, though prosecutors are considering alternatives given the risk of an FTX-style bank run, according to Semafor. Josh Sterling, Jones Day partner and former CFTC division director, discusses the specifics of the report and the potential outcomes.

Binance Appoints New Compliance Officer as Regulatory Crackdown Intensifies
The new position for Kristen Hecht comes as Binance is under scrutiny by multiple law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad and could even face fraud charges.

First Mover Americas: Justice Department May Charge Binance With Fraud: Report
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for August 3, 2023.

Binance Nearly Shut U.S. Exchange to Protect Global Operations: Report
According to a report from The Information, Binance CEO and founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao nearly shuttered the crypto exchange's U.S. arm earlier this year in order to protect the wider company. "The Hash" panel discusses the recent regulatory scrutiny surrounding the exchange and CEO Zhao. A spokesperson for Binance.US did not have a comment when reached by CoinDesk.

Binance Could Face U.S. Fraud Charges, but Prosecutors Worry About Risk of Bank Run: Semafor
The price of bitcoin (BTC) and Binance's BNB token immediately fell following the report.
