CZ’s charges are serious, justified, and “sent a message” to the industry that compliance “must be taken seriously,” says lawyer and RMIT lecturer Aaron Lane.
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CZ sentenced: A chronology of Binance’s legal battles in the US
Former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao was sentenced to four months in prison for violating U.S. money laundering laws.
Changpeng Zhao four-month prison sentence lighter than expected
Prosecutors initially sought to charge the former Binance executive with 36 months.
Former Binance Boss Changpeng Zhao Sentenced to 4 Months in Jail
On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), formerly the CEO of Binance, was sentenced in a Seattle courtroom for his compliance failures at the cryptocurrency exchange. The sentencing was first covered by Nikhilesh De and Danny Nelson of Coindesk, who reported directly from the courthouse. Per Nikhilesh De’s X thread, the proceedings began with […]Ex-Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao sentenced to four months in prison
Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, pleaded guilty in November to violating U.S. money laundering laws and had been free to travel in the United States on a $175 million bond.
Binance sued in Canada, CZ could serve 36 months in prison: Law Decoded
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is under legal pressure in Canada and the Philippines, while U.S. prosecutors are demanding 36 months in prison for Changpeng Zhao.
Nigerian Currency Reverses Early April Gains, Depreciating by 12% in Seven Days
The Naira recently depreciated by 12% in just seven days, thus shedding all the gains it made against the U.S. dollar in early April. Local media reports attribute the volatile naira’s latest drop to the growing mismatch between the supply and demand of foreign exchange. Demand and Supply Mismatch Just weeks after nearly breaching the […]Liquid staking on BNB Smart Chain, millions stuck in DeFi bridge contracts: Finance Redefined
Arkham Research notified DeFi wallet owners to look at the addresses and try to retrieve their funds, which have been stuck for months in bridge contracts.
Binance wants the court to know US government’s position on USDC
The U.S. government’s arguments on stablecoins in an unrelated criminal case could bolster Binance’s position in its civil case with the SEC.
BNB Chain Set To Introduce Liquid-Staking On BSC Network
In a strategic move aimed at consolidating and enhancing its network capabilities, BNBChain is gearing up to introduce liquid-staking functionality on the BNB Smart Chain (BSC) network. This initiative marks a significant step in the ongoing transition away from the Beacon Chain, with plans to fully decommission it by June 2024. The rollout of liquid-staking on the BSC network is poised to revolutionize the BNB ecosystem by offering users increased flexibility and capital efficiency. While the precise launch date for this feature remains undisclosed, insiders suggest that implementation is on track for April or May 2024. According to statements from
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