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Vídeos

DOJ Claims Former Binance CEO CZ Is a 'Flight Risk That Could Be Managed'

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.

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Regulación

Binance's Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao Is a Manageable Flight Risk: U.S. DOJ

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) argues that Binance's former CEO should remain free until sentencing – but only in the U.S.

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Tecnología

The Protocol: CZ's out, Altman's in, and Kraken's Sued

CZ is out at Binance, Altman is back in at OpenAI, Kraken is Sued and HTX is Hacked in a whirlwind week for crypto and tech.

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Vídeos

Binance 'Can Survive' $4B Settlement, Says Legal Expert

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.

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Binance Processes Nearly $1B in Net Outflows As CEO CZ Resigns

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.

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Vídeos

Legal Expert on What Binance, CZ Woes Mean For Crypto Industry

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.

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Mercados

Bitcoin and BNB Recover as Binance Plea Seen Boosting Spot ETF Odds

Some observers believe Binance's downfall has boosted the spot-ETF approval odds.

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Opinión

Is Binance Big Enough to Survive a $4.3B Fine and Founder CZ’s Ousting?

The "historic" settlement with the DOJ, CFTC and U.S. Treasury many finally allow the firm to come into compliance. But if it does, can the world's largest crypto exchange still grow?

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Regulación

Binance Founder Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao Released on $175M Bond, Will Be Sentenced in February

Binance settled charges with the DOJ, agreeing to pay $4.3 billion.

Changpeng Zhao speaking at Consensus 2022. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Regulación

Binance to Make 'Complete Exit' From U.S., Pay Billions to FinCEN, OFAC on Top of DOJ Settlement

The crypto exchange, which is settling charges with the Department of Justice, will appoint a monitor as well.

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland discusses the Binance case on Nov. 21, 2023 (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)