Semafor: US Justice Department officials are considering filing fraud charges against Binance, and are also considering penalties or delays due to its market impact.

BlockBeats reported on August 3rd that according to US financial media Semafor, insiders revealed that US Department of Justice officials are considering fraud charges against Binance, but are concerned that such actions will affect retail traders. Prosecutors are considering other options, such as fines and deferred prosecution agreements. This outcome would be a compromise, holding Binance accountable for its actions while minimizing harm to consumers.