Binance Refutes Claims Of Regulatory Missteps And Staff Dismissals
Bitcoinist 17 Feb 2026
Binance and news reporters are locking horns over a set of serious claims that have put more heat on the exchange’s compliance record. The matter centers on alleged transfers tied to Iran and on the treatment of staff who flagged those moves. At stake is how a giant platform handles risk when past missteps still hang over it. Allegations And Denials Collide ... Reports say several investigators who documented those flows were later let go.
SBI denies $10B XRP holding, clarifies 9% equity stake in Ripple
Cryptopolitan 17 Feb 2026
Japanese internet-based financial conglomerate SBI Holdings has responded to earlier allegations regarding its connection with XRP. The company has denied claims that it holds $10 billion in XRP tokens. It states that its exposure to Ripple’s ecosystem is through a 9% equity stake in Ripple Labs, valued at $4 b based on recent valuations ... Nigel Khakoo, Ripple’s Vice President of Trading and Markets, decided to comment on this matter.

