Binance’s Compliance Challenges Linger Post-Settlement

Despite agreeing to a landmark $4.3 billion settlement with U.S. authorities in November 2023, Binance continues to face significant compliance challenges. Recent internal data reveals that 13 suspicious accounts transferred approximately $144 million between November 2023 and December 2025. These accounts, which have been linked to cumulative flows of $1.7 billion since 2021, include wallets that were later frozen by Israeli authorities for suspected terrorism financing. This ongoing activity raises serious questions about the effectiveness of the exchange's enhanced anti-money laundering (AML) controls, which were a core requirement of the historic settlement. The persistence of these issues underscores the immense difficulty of policing a global cryptocurrency platform and highlights the potential gap between regulatory agreements and on-the-ground implementation. As the industry watches closely, Binance's ability to fully adhere to its settlement terms and rebuild trust with regulators remains a critical test for the broader crypto ecosystem.

Binance's Compliance Failures Persist Despite $4.3B US Settlement

Binance continues to face scrutiny as internal data reveals 13 suspicious accounts transferred $144 million since November 2023—the same month the exchange agreed to a historic $4.3 billion settlement with US authorities. These accounts, linked to $1.7 billion in cumulative flows since 2021, include wallets later frozen by Israel for terrorism financing.

The settlement mandated strict anti-money laundering controls and a five-year FinCEN monitorship. Yet the platform’s inability to block high-risk transactions raises questions about enforcement rigor. Binance’s new leadership now faces mounting pressure to prove compliance over optics.

Bitcoin Consolidates Below $90K as Market Shows Indecision

Bitcoin's price action has entered a phase of tight consolidation, repeatedly testing but failing to sustain momentum above the $90,000 threshold. The cryptocurrency now trades NEAR $88,000, with narrowing daily ranges signaling market indecision rather than strong accumulation.

Technical analysis reveals $90,000 as a critical resistance zone, coinciding with a high-volume node where previous distribution occurred. 'Until Bitcoin reclaims that zone, the sideways chop will continue,' observes trader TedPillows, noting consistent selling pressure near this level.

The current pattern mirrors historical consolidation phases where directional moves followed periods of compression. Market participants await either a decisive breakout above $90,000 or breakdown below recent support levels to establish the next trend.