WSJ Seeks Dismissal of Binance Defamation Suit Citing Lack of Actual Malice

WSJ moves to dismiss Binance's defamation claim over compliance reports, arguing the exchange failed to prove actual malice or deny core allegations.

Woofun AI reports that The Wall Street Journal requested a federal judge to dismiss the defamation lawsuit initiated by Binance. The exchange sued over reports alleging concealed internal investigations and sanctions violations. WSJ argued that Binance's March 2026 complaint lacked proof of actual malice, stating that mere denials were insufficient. Lawyers emphasized that Binance did not refute the core content of the three reports.