As of April 14, 2026, Binance is marking major legal wins and expanding its retail services, even as it faces fresh scrutiny from the U.S. Senate.
Legal & Regulatory Updates
Terrorism Lawsuit Dismissals: U.S. federal courts in both Alabama (March 12, 2026) and New York recently dismissed all claims against Binance in lawsuits alleging violations of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA). Judges ruled that plaintiffs failed to show the exchange knowingly or directly supported terrorist organizations.
New Senate Inquiry: Senator Richard Blumenthal issued a follow-up letter to Co-CEO Richard Teng on April 1, 2026, demanding documents to explain a $1.7 billion discrepancy in reported transactions tied to Iran.
Global Licenses: Binance secured a full global license from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) in early 2026, a move CEO Richard Teng highlights as a cornerstone for future institutional trust.
Product & Service Changes
Perpetual Futures on Mobile: The Binance Wallet App now supports on-chain perpetual futures trading with a promotional "Alpha Points" campaign running until April 28.
April 17, 2026: BAR, PIVX, and XVG will be delisted from Margin and Loan services.
April 23, 2026: BIFI, FIO, FUN, MDT, OXT, and WAN will be fully delisted from Spot trading.
Earn Promotions: Users can currently earn up to 8% APR on U Flexible Products and RLUSD starting April 14–15.
CZ's Memoir: Co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) released his memoir, Freedom of Money, on April 8, 2026, detailing the founding of the exchange.
Upcoming Event: Co-CEOs Richard Teng and Yi He are scheduled as keynote speakers for the 2026 Hong Kong Web3 Festival on April 2
