Changpeng "CZ" Zhao

Binance Asks Prime Brokers to Enhance KYC to Block U.S. Nationals: Bloomberg
The presence of U.S. nationals on the platform has been a contentious issue for authorities as, officially, they are banned but continue to pop up.

Binance CEO Richard Teng Sees Bitcoin Crossing $80K by Year End
Richard Teng replaced Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) as the new CEO of the crypto exchange in November 2023 after the latter resigned as part of a $4.3 billion settlement with U.S. authorities.

Binance's CZ Denied Permission to Travel by U.S. Judge for the Second Time
Zhao has requested permission to travel to the UAE, where his three children reside.

SEC Hasn't Met Legal Requirements to Sue, Binance Says in Latest Bid to Dismiss Lawsuit
Binance responded to an SEC filing, arguing that the regulator's arguments weren't applicable to the actual conduct it was analyzing.

What's Next for Binance Founder CZ After His Guilty Plea?
Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao is set to be sentenced in February 2024 after pleading guilty to one charge of violating the Bank Secrecy Act last month. While Zhao's bond originally allowed him to return to the UAE, a federal judge ruled that he cannot leave the U.S. before his sentencing. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the details.

Binance Founder Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao Will Stay in U.S. Until Sentencing, Judge Rules
A federal judge ruled Thursday night that Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, who is the founder and former CEO of Binance, cannot return to the United Arab Emirates before his sentencing. Zhao pleaded guilty to one charge of violating the Bank Secrecy Act last month and is set to be sentenced in February 2024. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the latest developments.

Binance Founder Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao Stuck in U.S. Until Sentencing
Zhao pleaded guilty to a federal charge last month.

Richard Teng: Steering Binance in a New Era of Compliance
With Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao gone, the new CEO has big shoes to fill as he's tasked with cleaning up the reputation of the world's largest crypto exchange.

SoFi to End Crypto Services; Jack Dorsey's Latest Crypto Moves
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest crypto stories of the day, including the latest developments for Binance as founder and former CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao steps down as chairman of the global exchange's U.S. affiliate's board. SoFi tells its crypto customers it is ending crypto services next month. Plus, Jack Dorsey leads a $6M seed funding round for a decentralized bitcoin mining pool.

Binance's Future and Other Questions Post-Settlement
What sort of impact will Binance's massive settlement have?

