According to Reuters, in 2025 Binance supplied Russian authorities with personal data and transaction records linked to an IT director.

Details of the data transfer

Reuters reports that in 2025 the exchange provided personal information and a transaction history for Yuriy Belenky, identified as the IT director of DiHouse.

Human rights groups say the material included an account operation history, a passport scan, a Bulgarian residency permit and photographs.

Allegations and legal use

Russian investigators reportedly used the data as part of the evidentiary base in a case alleging «financing of terrorism».

Authorities accuse Belenky of making transfers to support the Ukrainian armed forces, the unit known as Azov, and other Ukrainian organizations.

«financing of terrorism»

Responses and denials

Journalist Arkady Babchenko said he did not receive donations from Belenky despite reports that some funds reached a wallet linked to him.

Binance stated that it cooperates with law enforcement globally in response to lawful requests and in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Context

Rights advocates have raised concerns about data transfers to Russian authorities and the potential implications for individuals accused of supporting Ukrainian causes.

The report by Reuters prompted renewed scrutiny of how exchanges handle requests from foreign law enforcement and the safeguards applied to user data.