Binance gave Russia data used in Ukraine donation case: Reuters

Binance provided Russian investigators with identity documents and cryptocurrency transaction records later used in a terrorism financing case against Russian IT specialist Yuri Belenkiy, according to an Aug. 17 Reuters investigation. Summary Binance provided Russian investigators with Yuri Belenkiy’s identity and transaction records during 2025, Reuters reported. Russian authorities accused Belenkiy of sending more than $700 in cryptocurrency to Ukraine linked organizations. Belenkiy remains detained awaiting trial, while his lawyer has not publicly addressed Binance’s reported involvement. Binance says it answers lawful global information requests under applicable privacy, legal and regulatory requirements. Reuters could not establish whether Belenkiy registered with Binance as a Bulgarian or European resident. The records reportedly included Belenkiy’s address, telephone number, date of birth, passport and Bulgarian residency permit. Russian authorities incorporated details of his Binance transactions into evidence supporting the criminal charge. Belenkiy, 49, is accused of transferring more than $700 in cryptocurrency to organizations connected with Ukraine’s military. He remai...