🪙 Crypto and Blockchain News (December 14, 2023):

1️⃣ The largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, and its founder, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), have filed two motions in response to a legal notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to the exchange's representatives, the global agreement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) has no relevance to the allegations made by the SEC. Additionally, they emphasized that all claims by the regulator are erroneous and lack supporting evidence. This is stated in the corresponding legal document. 💼 Legal disputes between Binance and the #sec persist, with the exchange asserting its innocence.

2️⃣ OKX: OKX has announced the launch of a large-scale campaign, "TONomania on OKX," in collaboration with The Open Network (TON). The initiative aims to educate users and provide support in mastering #blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies. 📚

3️⃣ PR Newswire: The #cftc has granted a license to the clearinghouse of the cryptocurrency derivatives exchange Bitnomial. This registration allows the platform to conduct settlements for margin futures and options contracts. 📈

4️⃣ U.S. Department of the Treasury: CoinList has resolved OFAC's claims regarding violations of the sanctions regime. The platform for #token sales and cryptocurrency exchange will pay a fine of $1.2 million. According to the press release, CoinList processed 989 transactions for 89 users who indicated addresses in Russia, effectively residing in Crimea. 💰

5️⃣ Fortune: The Web3 platform for authentication and authorization, Dynamic Labs, has closed a Series A funding round of $13.5 million, led by a16z and Founders Fund. The startup develops technologies for creating a seamless onboarding process. 💡

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