France Investigates Binance: Is Crypto the New French Scandal?

So, let me get this straight. French investigators are diving into Binance, the big cheese of cryptocurrency? I mean, who would’ve thought? 🤔

According to Reuters—because, you know, they’re always in the know—this trading platform is under the microscope for money laundering, tax fraud, and a whole buffet of other shady activities. I mean, come on! What’s next? A probe into the croissants? 🥐

Back in 2023, the Paris prosecutor’s office was already sniffing around, saying they were looking into money laundering violations. It’s like a bad French movie plot, isn’t it? “The Case of the Missing Euros.” 🎬

And let’s not forget, this exchange got its shiny registration from the crypto regulator in May 2022. So, they were playing by the rules, right? Or were they just really good at hiding the skeletons in the closet? 🕵️‍♂️

Oh, and Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO? He’s still the big boss over at Binance France. I guess he’s just sitting there, sipping his café au lait, while the investigators are knocking on the door. “Bonjour, we’d like to ask you a few questions…” 😂

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2025-01-28 17:15