Changpeng "CZ" Zhao

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as the U.S. Department of Justice said that Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao should spend three years in prison for his guilty plea. Plus, Nigeria’s Central Bank has directed financial institutions to identify persons or entities transacting in or operating with Bybit, KuCoin, OKX, and Binance. And, Tether has said it will freeze wallets that are using USDT to evade sanctions on oil exports in Venezuela.

24 apr 2024

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.

8 dic 2023

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.

8 dic 2023

"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.

29 nov 2023

Binance and its founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao have been treated the way they have been in the U.S. because the crypto exchange – and other centralized exchanges – represent a threat to the traditional American-led global financial system, former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes argues in a new essay posted on his Substack account. Hodder Law Firm Founder Sasha Hodder weighs in.

28 nov 2023

Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, former CEO of Binance, 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. Hodder Law Firm founder Sasha Hodder shares her legal analysis. "I don't think CZ is a particular flight risk, but I certainly see the concern," Hodder said.

28 nov 2023

A sentencing hearing has been scheduled for Feb. 23, 2024, at 9 a.m. Pacific Time for former Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao. The founder of the world's largest crypto exchange was released from custody on a $175 million personal recognizance bond last week. CoinDesk Deputy Managing Editor Jesse Hamilton discusses the latest developments.

27 nov 2023

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including VanEck preparing to roll out its Ethereum futures exchange-traded fund (ETF). TerraUSD creator Do Kwon opposes the SEC's attempts to bring him back to the United States. Changpeng “CZ” Zhao denies he is the owner of CommEX, the company that has bought Binance Russia. Plus, Bitcoin mining company Marathon Digital (MARA) mines an invalid Bitcoin block.

28 set 2023

According to a report from The Information, Binance CEO and founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao nearly shuttered the crypto exchange's U.S. arm earlier this year in order to protect the wider company. "The Hash" panel discusses the recent regulatory scrutiny surrounding the exchange and CEO Zhao. A spokesperson for Binance.US did not have a comment when reached by CoinDesk.

2 ago 2023

Binance plans to introduce its full service in Japan in August, CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao said Tuesday. This comes as the largest crypto exchange by trading volume has withdrawn its application for a license from German financial regulator BaFin. "The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for Binance's global operations amid ongoing regulatory pressure.

26 lug 2023