Binance Shared Russian User's Data in Ukraine Donation Case, Reuters Reports
Binance provided Russian investigators with data on a user accused of sending crypto to Ukrainian forces, despite leaving the Russian market in 2023.
AfroEuropa Newsroom
AfroEuropa desk
Binance gave Russian authorities personal and transaction data belonging to a user later charged in a terrorism-financing case, according to reporting by Reuters cited by several crypto outlets.
The user, Yuri Belenkiy, described as a Russian IT specialist, is accused of sending more than $700 in cryptocurrency to the Ukrainian military and to the Azov Brigade, also known as the Azov Regiment, which Moscow designates as a terrorist organisation. Cointelegraph, citing Reuters, reported that the exchange supplied transaction records and identity documents that were used in the case against him.
Keep reading
Bitcoin Tops $69,000 and Ether Jumps 18% in Broad Crypto Rally
Bitcoin climbed nearly 8% and Ether gained about 18% over 24 hours as roughly $1.4 billion in short positions were liquidated and the U.S. Treasury doubled its bond buybacks.
Other highlights
Google Pixel 11 Reaches Retail as US Carriers Roll Out Deals
The Pixel 11 series moved from pre-order to full availability on August 20, with US carriers including T-Mobile promoting free handset offers tied to plans and trade-ins.
Follow the story
One newsletter, two continents
The Bridge brings you the tech, startups, and leaders moving between Africa and Europe in one sharp email each morning. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
