U.S. Department of Justice officials are considering fraud charges against crypto exchange Binance, but are concerned about the cost to consumers, according to people familiar with the matter.
Federal prosecutors worry that if they indict Binance, it could cause a run on the exchange similar to the one that befell now bankrupt platform FTX, causing consumers to lose their money and potentially spurring a panic in the crypto markets, the people said.
Prosecutors are considering other options, such as fines and deferred or non-prosecution agreements, according to the people….
Source: U.S. Justice Dept worries about Binance customers weigh on probe | Semafor
