Binance Suspends Employee for Front-Running Token Launches

The exchange also doled out a $100K reward to whistleblowers who had submitted reports about the incident.

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Binance Binance has suspended an employee accused of front-running token launches by leveraging insider information after receiving a number of whistleblower reports.

What’s the Scoop?

  • Misconduct Evidence: A Binance Wallet team member allegedly used insider information from BNB Chain's development to front-run upcoming token launches.
  • Immediate Action: Binance quickly suspended the employee pending a full internal investigation into the misconduct.
  • Corporate Transparency: The exchange emphasized its 'zero-tolerance' policy for unethical trading behavior and is cooperating with regulators to bolster accountability.

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