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A landmark US ruling has reshaped the narrative around the binance lawsuit, underscoring how courts assess claims of crypto platforms allegedly supporting terrorism. US federal court dismisses all Anti-Terrorism Act claims On March 7, 2026, a U.S. federal court in the Southern District of New York issued a decisive ruling in favor of Binance, the global crypto exchange. The Court dismissed every claim brought under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), closing a significant chapter in high-profile crypto exchange litigation. The case involved 535 plaintiffs who alleged that Binance provided material support connected to 64 terrorist attacks. However, the Court found that the plaintiffs failed to substantiate their core accusations, marking a major legal setback for the claimants. In a detailed 62-page decision, the judge held that plaintiffs had not shown that Binance assisted terrorists, associated itself with the attacks, participated in those attacks, or sought to advance them. Moreover, the Court rejected any assertion that Binance conspired with terrorist organizations. Court finds no assistance, participation, or conspiracy The ruling categorically rejected the theory that Binance’s platform, services, or operations were used in a way that would meet the legal threshold for ATA liability. That said, the judgment carefully examined each pleaded allegation before dismissing all claims. According to the decision, none of the plaintiffs’ central allegations survived judicial scrutiny. The Court concluded there was no adequate link between Binance’s activities and the specific terrorist incidents cited, nor proof of any purposeful support, coordination, or agreement with designated groups. This outcome amounts to what Binance describes as a full and complete legal victory. The dismissal covered all asserted causes of action, across every category of alleged misconduct, and left no remaining ATA claim standing. Binance hails a full legal vindication Eleanor Hughes, Binance’s General Counsel, welcomed the ruling as a clear repudiation…

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