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Hamas Attack Victims Sue Binance for $1 Billion

11/25/2025

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Victims of Hamas' October 2023 attack filed a North Dakota lawsuit against Binance and Changpeng Zhao (Binance founder), alleging over $1 billion in payments.
The suit notes Zhao's guilty plea to anti-money-laundering violations and a $4.32 billion penalty.
The case names 306 American victims and seeks compensatory and triple damages.
A judge previously denied the motion to dismiss a related case.
Binance says it complies with sanctions laws.

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Story summary

Victims of Hamas' October 2023 attack filed a North Dakota lawsuit against Binance and Changpeng Zhao (Binance founder), alleging over $1 billion in payments.
The suit notes Zhao's guilty plea to anti-money-laundering violations and a $4.32 billion penalty.
The case names 306 American victims and seeks compensatory and triple damages.
A judge previously denied the motion to dismiss a related case.
Binance says it complies with sanctions laws.