Though regulatory scrutiny on Binance has intensified following its rival FTX’s collapse last November, Binance has been under investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington since at least 2018, according to Reuters. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reportedly sent at least two trading firms subpoenas in recent months, requesting records of their past dealings with Binance US.
Binance Bracing Itself for Fines From US Regulators to Settle ‘Past Conduct’: WSJ
