The U.S. Department of Justice may file fraud charges against Binance and is considering other options given its market impact

ChainCatcher news, financial media Semafor has learned from informed sources that U.S. Department of Justice officials are considering fraud charges against Binance. However, due to its market impact, DOJ officials are concerned about triggering a run that could have effects similar to the FTX incident, potentially harming investors. Informed sources say prosecutors are considering other options, such as fines, delays, or deferred prosecution agreements.