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UK investors sue Binance and founder Zhao Changpeng for $200 million

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Nearly 1,700 British investors are suing Binance and its founder, Changpeng Zhao, for approximately US$200 million. The lawsuit alleges that Binance offered complex derivative products to these investors without the necessary regulatory approval. Binance has stated its commitment to legal obligations and will defend itself against the claims. AI

RANK_REASON Lawsuit against a major crypto exchange regarding product offerings.

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UK investors sue Binance and founder Zhao Changpeng for $200 million

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    UK investors sue Binance and founder Zhao Changpeng for US$200 million

    Almost 1,700 British ⁠investors are suing ⁠Binance and founder ⁠Zhao Changpeng for at least £150 million (US$200 million), alleging the crypto trading platform sold them risky, complex derivative products without regulatory authorisation. The claimants, some ‌of whom said they ha…

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