Nigeria has rejected bribery allegations made by Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, labeling them as a “tactic to divert” attention from the exchange’s activities. The statement comes in response to a blog post by Binance’s newly appointed CEO, Richard Teng, who claimed that the Nigerian government demanded a $150 million cryptocurrency payment to settle […]
In a letter addressed to US Judge Richard A. Jones for the Western District of Washington, former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as “CZ,” expressed his remorse and apologized for what he called “poor decisions” made during his tenure as the head of the cryptocurrency exchange. The letter was filed on Tuesday, ahead of […]
In a recent interview with CNBC, Binance’s CEO, Richard Teng, addressed the company’s “cultural issues” and its commitment to compliance following a $4.3 billion fine settlement with the US Department of Justice (DOJ). Teng also highlighted Binance’s transition to “greater maturity” and plans for the potential establishment of a global headquarters, the lack of which […]
As the crypto market ended March positively, the industry gears up for an eventful April, marked by crucial developments and milestones that could significantly impact the digital asset landscape. Crypto Halvings And Regulatory Deadlines The month starts with the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) halving event scheduled for April 2nd. Similar to Bitcoin (BTC), BCH undergoes a […]
In a significant development, an American mother who was taken hostage by Hamas in Gaza, along with the relatives of two men who lost their lives in a terrorist attack, has filed a lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Binance. According to a Bloomberg report, the lawsuit filed in a federal court in Manhattan alleges that Binance […]
Binance Former CEO CZ’s Wealth Skyrockets By $25 Billion In 2023, Despite Potential Prison Sentence | Bitcoinist.com
According to a Bloomberg report, Former Binance CEO, Changpeng Zhao, widely known as CZ, may face imprisonment in 2024 after pleading guilty to US criminal charges in November. However, the year 2023 brought a “silver lining” for the former Chief Executive Officer of Binance Holdings, as his estimated net worth allegedly skyrocketed by nearly $25 […]
In a notorious development that sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency industry, Binance, the largest exchange in the world, and its former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) settled with the US government. However, former SEC official John Reed Stark has expressed concerns about the agreement’s implications. Stark believes that the Binance plea agreement, the guilty plea by CZ […]
According to a recent Reuters report, a senior US regulator has suggested that the $4.3 billion settlement reached with Binance last month may represent a turning point in enforcement actions against cryptocurrency firms. The settlement, which was a result of Binance’s violation of US anti-money laundering and sanctions laws, could potentially serve as a governance […]
According to a Reuters report, the Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken steps to restrict access to Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange in terms of trading volume. Binance Faces Access Block In The Philippines The SEC has announced its decision to block access to Binance within the Philippines. Per the report, the […]
Binance.US Faces Pivotal Leadership Change As Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao Steps Down As Chairman | Bitcoinist.com
In the latest development involving Changpeng Zhao (CZ), founder and former CEO of Binance, it has been announced that he has decided to resign as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Binance.US. Binance.US Affirms Independence From Enforcement Matters As announced, Binance.US, an independent entity from Binance.com, was launched with a primary focus on serving […]
According to a Reuters report, former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as CZ, must remain in the United States for the time being, as stated by a federal judge on Monday. This decision comes after Zhao, the founder of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, pleaded guilty to violating US anti-money laundering laws. Binance Ex-CEO […]
In a recent blog post, Richard Teng, the newly appointed CEO of Binance, shared his vision for the future of the crypto exchange following the departure of Changpeng Zhao (CZ). Teng expressed his commitment to maintaining Binance’s core principles while driving growth and innovation. Binance CEO Stresses Collaboration With Regulators Teng acknowledged Binance’s foundation and […]