ChainCatcher news, according to a post by Slow Mist CISO 23pd on platform X warning, "Attention, the latest SMS phishing attacks targeting Binance users have emerged. Recently, two individuals received the same phishing SMS on the same day, and the phishing SMS even appeared in the conversation thread of official Binance messages, appearing in the same context as previous genuine official messages, sharing the same channel. Even more astonishingly, there was a significant time span, precisely forging the official SMS environment.The current possible explanation is that the SMS channel has been exploited or hijacked by the phishers. The first SMS indeed came from the official number, but the subsequent scam messages may indicate that:Scammers spoofed the official SMS source (SMS Spoofing)• They used technical means to spoof the SMS sending number, making it appear consistent with the official number, allowing phishing messages to blend into the official conversation thread.They exploited vulnerabilities in the SMS gateway or supply chain attacks• Scammers may have attacked the SMS gateway or exploited security vulnerabilities of carriers/third-party SMS service providers, successfully embedding phishing messages into the official channel.• There may even be collusion with unscrupulous SMS providers to directly spoof official SMS replies, making it difficult for users to discern authenticity.Please have Binance officials investigate the issue, and everyone is advised to enhance security awareness and pay attention to fund safety."

ChainCatcher news, Binance CEO Richard Teng clarified the Launchpool project quota mechanism in a post on social platform X.Teng emphasized that the project quotas in Launchpool are strictly for Binance users, and Binance will not profit from them. To protect user interests, Binance has implemented strict control measures, including setting a maximum token holding limit for each Launchpool and Pre-Market user.In addition, Binance has established a rigorous token review process and has a dedicated market monitoring team. Teng stated that these measures aim to allow projects to reach users widely while providing protection, and Binance will continue to improve its products to meet user needs.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, a post on a dark web forum claims to have leaked personal data of 12.8 million Binance users, allegedly including sensitive information such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, birthdays, and actual addresses. However, Binance claims this is a scam.A user named "FireBear" claimed on a leak-related forum on Monday that they obtained a database containing Binance users' personal information, which was allegedly leaked in August. The post claims that the leaked data includes Binance users' last names, first names, emails, phone numbers, birthdays, addresses, and postal codes, and the poster provided a blurred sample of the so-called data and offered to sell this information "partially or fully." The poster invited interested parties to contact them directly and warned that this sensitive data could be misused.In response, a Binance spokesperson stated, "This is false. Our security team has investigated these claims, and we can confirm this is not a Binance data breach." Nevertheless, cybersecurity experts warn that such false information could trigger phishing attacks and account takeovers, advising users to enable two-factor authentication and remain vigilant against suspicious communications.

ChainCatcher news, July 16, according to Binance's monthly reserve proof, as of early July, the value of cryptocurrency assets held by Binance users has increased by $54 billion compared to a year ago, reaching $115 billion. This represents a 150% growth compared to December 2022.In addition, the proportion of Bitcoin in user funds on the Binance platform was 18% in December 2022, and it has now exceeded one-third. Similarly, the proportion of BNB has risen from 14% to 20%, while ETH has remained around 14%, possibly due to its lackluster price growth compared to Bitcoin and BNB.

ChainCatcher news, Binance announced that it has obtained a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license issued by the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), which applies to the local exchange Binance FZE located in Dubai. All accounts of UAE residents will be transferred from Binance's global exchange to the VARA-regulated Binance FZE exchange.UAE resident users will gradually receive emails requesting them to submit documents and update KYC information before the KYC deadline (December 15, 2024).

ChainCatcher news, Binance's new CEO Richard Teng stated on social media that the number of global users on Binance has exceeded 170 million.

ChainCatcher news, Pepe stated on social media that 41.8 billion PEPE has been transferred to Binance Earn and will be rewarded to Binance users through various activities in the coming months.

ChainCatcher news, Binance's European payment partner Paysafe plans to terminate support for customers of the exchange on September 25. However, some users in the region have already been unable to use this service before the deadline.One user, Ervin Ursic Kovac, revealed that he sent some ETH to his account on September 12 and sold it for euros, but was unable to withdraw it. Instead, he received a pop-up message stating that his account had been closed early, with no prior warning. A message titled "Paysafe Notification" stated, "As a high-frequency user of Paysafe services, Paysafe has closed your account early to expedite this process. The remaining euros/pounds in your account can be withdrawn after the review is completed."

ChainCatcher message, due to the complexity and challenges of the regulatory environment in the UK, the payment platform Paysafe has decided to stop providing its embedded wallet solution to Binance customers in the UK. As a result, Binance has suspended GBP deposits and withdrawals for new users starting March 13, and will suspend all users on May 22. Binance stated that this decision affects less than 1% of users and is working to find alternative solutions.It is reported that the UK announced a plan to regulate cryptocurrency trading and lending in February, with stricter and broader regulations. As Paysafe expands in Europe and Latin America, Paysafe will continue to work with Binance. (The Block)

ChainCatcher message, Binance CEO Zhao Changpeng stated on social media that he is reluctantly spending time on FUD again (4). Forbes has written another FUD article that deliberately misrepresents the facts; they seem to misunderstand the basic principles of how exchanges operate.Zhao Changpeng also stated that Binance users can freely withdraw their assets at any time. Forbes' article ignores deposit trading and attempts to categorize Binance and FTX together. Binance will implement proof of reserves using zero-knowledge proofs (suggested by Vitalik) to protect the security and privacy of our users. (source link)