Two Binance Employees Detained in the U.A.E. Amid Police Inquiries

NYT Technology Thursday 20 August 2026, 19:10 UTC By David Yaffe-Bellany and Michael Forsythe 1 min read

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Authorities in the United Arab Emirates detained two Binance employees amid police investigations.

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Two Binance Employees Detained in the U.A.E. Amid Police Inquiries

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