The cryptocurrency platform Binance announced that a federal court in Alabama dismissed all lawsuits against the company, which accused it of violating the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA).
This is already the second significant legal victory for Binance in recent weeks regarding ATA-related cases; previously, a similar ruling was issued by a court in the Southern District of New York.
The court, after reviewing 19 pages of materials, pointed out both legal and factual deficiencies in the lawsuit. All claims by the plaintiffs were dismissed, marking a complete victory for Binance in this case.
The judge characterized the lawsuit as "shotgun pleading," which in legal terms means that the complaint is vague and does not clearly define the liability among the defendants.
In its ruling, the court noted that the plaintiffs failed to clearly articulate their claims, grouping all defendants into one category and not specifying the actions of each, which violates basic procedural norms—providing a clear and concise statement of claims.
The court granted the plaintiffs until April 10, 2026, to file a corrected complaint addressing the identified deficiencies, while the judge warned that failure to rectify these issues could result in the case being closed.
"This decision reaffirms our position to protect Binance and our community from unfounded lawsuits," commented Binance's Chief Legal Officer Eleanor Hughes.
She added that issues related to sanctions compliance and combating terrorism financing require substantial evidence, thorough legal analysis, and adherence to procedural norms.
"Courts have already twice reviewed similar accusations and concluded that they are baseless. These rulings speak for themselves. We will not allow the judicial system to be used to pressure the industry and remain committed to the principles of transparency, security, and legality," she emphasized.
The decision of the court in Alabama became known shortly after a similar ruling in New York, where accusations that Binance allegedly facilitated terrorist organizations or participated in their activities were also dismissed, the company reported.
Both court victories underscore the company's determination to protect its platform and users.
Binance continues to invest significant resources in developing its compliance system, collaborating with regulators, and improving legal standards. The company states its readiness to actively defend itself against any unfounded accusations and distortions of facts regarding its operations.
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At the same time, in addition to legal disputes, Binance has faced pressure from the media and American lawmakers. Amid the conflict between the U.S. and Israel with Iran, several publications reported that the exchange fired employees who allegedly discussed cryptocurrency transactions exceeding $1 billion in connection with entities linked to Iran. This led to an investigation by the U.S. Senate. Binance denied these allegations and filed a defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal regarding publications about an alleged investigation by the Department of Justice into the use of the exchange by Iran to circumvent sanctions.
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