Binance officially filed a defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal for false reporting

According to Binance's official blog, Binance officially filed a lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal on March 11, due to a report published by the media on February 23, 2026, regarding sanctions on Iran.

Binance claims that the relevant content contains false and defamatory statements, which have led government officials to initiate baseless investigations against it. Binance's global litigation head, Dugan Bliss, stated that the lawsuit aims to hold The Wall Street Journal accountable for prioritizing traffic over journalistic integrity.