The investigation is focused on alleged offenses committed in both France and the broader European Union from 2019 to 2024.

French investigators said on Tuesday they had opened a judicial probe into money laundering, tax fraud and other charges at Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, which said it denied the allegations.

The world's largest crypto exchange by trading volume is facing a new investigation into what the company calls "old" allegations in France.

French authorities are investigating Binance for money laundering and other crimes; the crypto exchange denies the allegations.

French authorities launch judicial probe into Binance for alleged money laundering, tax fraud and other financial crimes.

French regulators probe Binance over alleged habitual money laundering and unapproved promotional campaigns targeting local users.

PARIS (Reuters) - French investigators said on Tuesday they have opened a judicial probe into money laundering, tax fraud, drug trafficking and other charges against crypto platform Binance. Spokespeople for Binance did not immediately respond to a request for comment.