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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.

Bitcoin Barely Flinches After U.S. Jobs Report; Binance Withdraws License Application for Abu Dhabi Investment Fund
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie discusses the biggest crypto headlines shaping the industry today, as bitcoin (BTC) is slated to end the week about 14% higher, despite dipping earlier Friday morning after the November jobs report. Cryptocurrency exchange Binance withdrew its bid for an investment-management license in Abu Dhabi, deeming it unnecessary to the company's "global needs." And, there's a new legal wrinkle for former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ).

JPMorgan Chase CEO Bashes Crypto Again; Judge Accepts Binance Founder CZ's Guilty Plea
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie discusses the biggest crypto headlines today, including JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon telling lawmakers in a hearing examining the U.S. banking industry Wednesday, "I've always been deeply opposed to bitcoin" and "If I was the government, I'd close it down." There are new legal developments for the former CEO of Binance. And, a closer look at India's stance on crypto legislation.

CZ's Guilty Plea Accepted by Judge, Has Yet to Decide If Binance Founder Can Go Home
Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act last month.

Asia's Crypto Trends in 2023
CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker, who recently returned to the U.S. after traveling across Asia, discusses the key highlights and trends around the continent for crypto. Plus, insights into the myth of "borderless" crypto companies ending, after former Binance CEO CZ pleaded guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act last week.

Binance Founder Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao Steps Down From Binance.US Board
Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao is stepping down as chairman of the global exchange's U.S. affiliate's board. A senior Treasury official told reporters that Binance.US was not part of Binance's settlement as it was a registered business. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what we know so far and the implications for the future of Binance.

Binance Founder CZ Stuck in U.S. for the Moment
Changpeng Zhao was set to return to the UAE, where his wife and children live, but a district judge stayed this part of his bond release for now.

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.

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.

Binance's Ex-CEO CZ 'Poses a Serious Risk of Flight,' Prosecutors Claim in Asking He Stay in U.S.
Zhao pleaded guilty to one charge of violating the Bank Secrecy Act on Tuesday.
