⚡ AWS Outage Affects Binance Services

On April 15, Binance experienced a temporary suspension of user withdrawals for approximately 23 minutes due to a connectivity issue at Amazon Web Services' Tokyo data center. This disruption also impacted other platforms like KuCoin and MEXC. Binance assured users that all services have since resumed and emphasized the security of user assets during the incident. ​

🔥 Binance Delists Multiple Trading Pairs

As part of its regular market review, Binance has delisted several low-activity trading pairs, including:​

-IDEX/BTC

-LQTY/BTC

-THE/BNB

These changes aim to enhance liquidity and streamline the trading experience for users. Affected tokens can still be traded against other cryptocurrencies on the platform. ​

🇺🇸 Binance's Legal and Regulatory Landscape

U.S. SEC Lawsuit Pause: The legal dispute between Binance and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been paused until April 14, 2025, to accommodate regulatory changes under the new U.S. administration. This pause could have significant implications for the crypto market. ​

Tax Evasion Trial in Nigeria: A Nigerian court has adjourned Binance's tax evasion trial to April 30, 2025. The Nigerian government alleges that Binance caused $79.5 billion in economic losses and owes $2 billion in back taxes. Binance disputes these claims, stating it is cooperating with tax authorities. 

📈 Market Outlook

Binance CEO Richard Teng predicts that the cryptocurrency market will reach a new all-time high in 2025, driven by clearer regulations in the U.S. under the new administration. Bitcoin has already surpassed the $100,000 mark, and market optimism continues to grow.