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French Investigation into Binance's Potential Breaking European AML/CTF Laws
French authorities have launched a formal investigation into Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, alleging money laundering, tax fraud, and other offences spanning 2019-2024. This follows previous investigations and lawsuits in the US and Australia, with accusations ranging from facilitating criminal activity to misselling unregistered tokens and failing to protect consumers. Binance denies the allegations, citing improved anti-money laundering measures, but the investigation underscores ongoing regulatory scrutiny of the cryptocurrency industry's vulnerability to illicit finance. The French probe was initiated by user complaints of financial losses and the exchange's alleged lack of proper authorisation. These actions highlight the broader global concerns surrounding cryptocurrency's potential for criminal misuse.
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