Binance handed user data to Russia that led to a Ukrainian donor's arrest

Binance says it cooperates with lawful requests, despite exiting the Russian market in 2023 to improve its compliance strategy.

Binance allegedly shared customer data with Russia, enabling charges against an IT specialist for donating to Ukrainian groups.
Yuri Belenkiy was detained in 2025 after Binance provided his personal details, including passport info and address, to Russian investigators.
Binance says it cooperates with lawful requests, despite exiting the Russian market in 2023 to improve its compliance strategy.

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As stablecoins move into regulated finance, APAC is becoming a key proving ground. This report maps the region’s rules, use cases, and RLUSD’s role.

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As stablecoins move into regulated finance, APAC is becoming a key proving ground. This report maps the region’s rules, use cases, and RLUSD’s role.

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