Canada's financial watchdog on Thursday imposed a fine of nearly C$6 million ($4.38 million) on crypto exchange giant Binance for violating anti-money laundering and terrorist financing laws.

Binance Gets Slapped With $4.38 Million Fine in Canada

According to Reuters, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) said Binance failed to register as a foreign money services business with the regulatory body within the specified deadlines.

Additionally, the cryptocurrency exchange reportedly neglected to report receiving virtual currency valued at C$10,000 ($7,266) or more on 5,902 occasions between June 1, 2021, and July 19, 2023. Binance ceased operations in Canada last year.

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Binance Former CEO Changpeng Zhao Pleads Guilty to Anti-Money Laundering Laws' Violations

Binance's former CEO, Changpeng Zhao, recently faced legal repercussions in the United States. Canada's fine comes weeks after Zhao pleaded guilty to violating anti-money laundering laws and was sentenced to four months in prison.

As part of the agreement with US authorities, Binance agreed to pay a $4.32 billion penalty, and Zhao paid a $50 million criminal fine plus a separate $50 million settlement with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

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