Binance Shares Russian Donor Data, Sparking Scrutiny
Binance has repeatedly provided Russian authorities with user transaction histories and personal data, including for Yuri Belenkiy, even after the company said it had fully exited the Russian market; the disclosures have aided terrorism-financing investigations and drawn scrutiny over data transfers to Russia. The reports underscore ongoing privacy and regulatory concerns around crypto exchanges, questioning GDPR compliance and the broader implications of cooperation with Russian authorities since 2021.
