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 […]
According to the latest report, Binance Holdings Ltd. will pay one of the largest corporate penalties in United States history after a judge approved the company’s plea agreement. This comes months after the cryptocurrency exchange and its former CEO and founder Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty to anti-money laundering infringements, bringing a close to a long-term […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Following a rigorous investigation and increased regulatory scrutiny directed at Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, hopes for stability in the financial sector were high within the crypto community. The recent settlement between Binance and the US Department of Justice (DOJ), which involved CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) pleading guilty to charges, was seen […]
BREAKING: Binance CEO CZ Steps Down As Part Of $4 Billion Settlement | Bitcoinist.com
In the wake of ongoing crackdown by US regulatory agencies and investigations conducted by the Department of Justice (DOJ), Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) is reportedly stepping stepping down as chairman of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. According to Forbes, as part of a potential $4 billion settlement between Binance and the DOJ, CZ’s departure […]
In response to the lawsuit filed by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, along with its affiliates and founder Changpeng Zhao, has submitted a motion to dismiss the case. The legal team representing Binance argues that the allegations made by the CFTC should be dismissed on several grounds. […]
In the wake of FTX’s collapse, the crypto industry was plunged. Prices plummeted, investors scrambled to cut their losses, and startup funding evaporated. Amid the chaos, the spotlight turned to Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, as the last remaining tycoon in the crypto world after the swift fall of Sam Bankman-Fried. With a grand […]