US Demands $4B From Binance to Close Criminal Case

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Negotiations Near End

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Potential Conclusion

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Criminal Charges Loom

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Extensive Probe

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Record Penalty Anticipated

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Delicate Balance Sought

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Deferred Prosecution Agreement

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Broader Regulatory Trend

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