Binance Rejects Claims of Delayed Response in Upbit Hack Case
Binance rejects claims it delayed its response in the Upbit hack case, framing the matter as a dispute over the timing of its actions rather than an admission of operational failure. The exchange’s stance positions the incident as a challenge to its response chronology, not to the substance of its procedures or cooperation.
Binance suspends employee for using inside information to profit from a memecoin launch
Binance suspended and later dismissed an employee in December 2025 after an internal inquiry found the individual used non-public pre-launch information to profit from a newly issued memecoin. The exchange confirmed the misconduct within 24 hours, a rapid response that followed a sharp market reaction and heightened scrutiny around insider use of official social channels.