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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Binance Over Terrorism Claims

3/7/2026

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On March 6, 2026, U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas dismissed the 535-plaintiff lawsuit against Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao.
Vargas ruled the plaintiffs failed to prove Binance knowingly supported terrorist activities tied to 64 attacks from 2017 to 2024.
She called the 891-page complaint "wholly unnecessary" and found no evidence of culpable ties.
The plaintiffs may amend the complaint.
Binance reiterated its condemnation of terrorism and its commitment to compliance.

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On March 6, 2026, U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas dismissed the 535-plaintiff lawsuit against Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao.
Vargas ruled the plaintiffs failed to prove Binance knowingly supported terrorist activities tied to 64 attacks from 2017 to 2024.
She called the 891-page complaint "wholly unnecessary" and found no evidence of culpable ties.
The plaintiffs may amend the complaint.
Binance reiterated its condemnation of terrorism and its commitment to compliance.