Is Binance.US protecting its investors? A US Congressman has sent a letter to Binance US, requesting a comprehensive review of their investor protection measures, signaling increasing scrutiny from Washington. This action follows previous concerns raised by US Senators, including Elizabeth Warren, Chris Van Hollen, and Roger Marshall, who sent a joint letter to Binance questioning their compliance (ourbitcoinnews.com).
The Congressman's letter, sent to Brian Shroder, president and CEO of Binance.US, highlights the urgent need for transparency and accountability within cryptocurrency exchanges. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of the Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, the Subcommittee chairman that made contact, specifically requested the disclosure of official documents demonstrating Binance.US's adherence to consumer protection standards. The crypto firm has been asked to provide information on its audit policies, a key component highlighted in the letter.
According to the letter, Congressman Krishnamoorthi reaffirmed the importance of robust audit policies for all crypto exchanges, emphasizing the need for specific requirements to safeguard investor funds. This follows previous actions, such as Senator Warren's letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler in July 2025, requesting information about the SEC's authority to regulate cryptocurrency exchanges.
Binance recently responded to the earlier letter from Senators Warren, Van Hollen, and Marshall, but the pressure from U.S. Congress continues. The Subcommittee chairman’s contact with the CEO of Binance US, Brian Shroder, aims to delve deeper into the exchange's operations and verify the measures taken to protect investors. The federal letter requests the urgent production of various documents to facilitate this review, ensuring that Binance.US is upholding its responsibility to consumer safety.
Binance came under U.S. Congress scrutiny on March 1 when Senators Elizabeth Warren, Chris Van Hollen and Roger Marshall sent a letter to CZ and Binance.US. Now, this latest action underscores the growing concerns within Congress regarding the cryptocurrency industry and its potential impact on consumers. The absence of sufficient support for investor protection, as emphasized in the letter to Shroder, remains a key point of contention.