CZ

The U.S. Department of Justice doesn't want Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao locked up until sentencing, but it doesn't want him to leave the United States either, arguing in a new filing that he's a "flight risk that could be managed." CoinDesk Deputy Managing Editor Jesse Hamilton discusses the latest developments.

Nov 27, 2023

Binance and its now former CEO Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao pleaded guilty Tuesday to anti-money laundering and U.S. sanctions violations in a settlement with the U.S. government. Haynes Boone Partner Kit Addleman weighs in on whether the world's largest crypto exchange can bounce back from this.

Nov 22, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering below $36,600 as Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao stepped down from his role as CEO of Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, and pleaded guilty to violating U.S. anti-money-laundering rules. Kaiko Director of Research Clara Medalie shares her crypto markets analysis and outlook, discussing the impact on market depth and liquidity.

Nov 22, 2023

Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, has agreed to pay $4.3 billion to settle allegations it broke sanctions and money-transmitting laws. Founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao also pleaded guilty in Seattle to charges he personally faced and agreed to pay a $50 million fine to the Department of Justice, in addition to stepping down as CEO. Haynes Boone Partner Kit Addleman weighs in on the latest developments and the implications for the crypto industry at large.

Nov 22, 2023

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest stories shaping the crypto industry today, including Sam Bankman-Fried's testimony as he takes the stand in front of jurors during his criminal trial. Bloomberg reports on the change in Binance founder CZ's net worth during crypto winter. Plus, users of the hi debit Mastercard can now spend Metaverse platform Sandbox’s SAND token in eligible markets.

Oct 27, 2023

Finance

Si O'Leary, isang negosyante at personalidad sa telebisyon, ay binayaran ng $15 milyon ng FTX para sa "20 oras ng serbisyo, 20 social post, ONE virtual na tanghalian at 50 autograph," ayon sa bagong libro ni Michael Lewis na "Going Infinite."

By Sam ReynoldsOct 3, 2023

At least three senior officials of Binance have departed the crypto exchange this week, as the company prepares to defend itself on multiple fronts, according to a report from Fortune. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses Binance founder and CEO CZ's response to the executives' departure and what their resignation means for the embattled exchange.

Jul 7, 2023

Binance remains the world’s largest crypto exchange by volume, but it’s seen a dramatic drop in market share after a U.S. regulator accused it of fraud and the exchange eliminated zero-fee trading for some trading pairs. This comes as Binance's BNB token is rebounding after dropping sharply on an unverified rumor that CZ faced an international law enforcement request to detain him. The tweet was from the private Twitter account of crypto influencer Cobie.

Apr 4, 2023

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sued Binance, the exchange’s founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ), and a couple of other entities on charges of failing to register as a “futures commission merchant” while offering unregistered crypto derivatives options to U.S. customers. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De weighs in on the significance of the lawsuit.

Mar 31, 2023

In a blog post Monday, Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao said that the company did not agree with the characterization of many of the issues alleged in the CFTC's complaint and touted the exchange’s compliance technology. "The Hash" panel discusses CZ's response and the implications for the broader crypto industry.

Mar 28, 2023