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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

Bitcoin (BTC) briefly dipped below $27,000 as crypto traders react to the CFTC suing Binance and its CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao. In the last 24 hours, Binance has seen a net outflow of $400 million on Ethereum, according to blockchain analytics firm Nansen. This compares to a net flow of $2 billion over the past seven days. Hxro founder Dan Gunsberg weighs in.

Mar 27, 2023

Forbes reports that Binance moved $1.8 billion of collateral meant to back its customers' stablecoins to hedge funds last year. In a tweet, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, also known as "CZ," responded to the article, stating in part "they referred to some old blockchain transactions that our clients have done." The co-author of the article and Forbes Director of Data and Analytics Javier Paz, responds to CZ's tweet on "First Mover."

Feb 28, 2023

Binance’s Chief Executive Officer Changpeng “CZ” Zhao distanced himself from the Binance-branded stablecoin BUSD, after regulatory action caused minting to cease. “BUSD is not issued by Binance,” CZ said at a Twitter Spaces on Tuesday. “We have an agreement to let them [Paxos] use our brand, but that's not something that we created.” "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments and industry implications amid mounting U.S. crypto regulatory pressure.

Feb 14, 2023

Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, CEO of crypto exchange Binance, outlines his time management guidelines in a recent blog post, noting that he doesn't cook, shop, or watch TV. "The Hash" panel discusses the lifestyle insights from the crypto executive, on the heels of Vitalik Buterin's post last year regarding his '40-liter backpack travel guide.'

Feb 3, 2023

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineDec 20, 2022

Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has warned his staff to expect turbulent times ahead as the giant crypto exchange sees a wave of crypto outflows amid concerns about its financial health, according to an internal memo. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest fallout of crypto winter and what this means for Binance.

Dec 14, 2022

Opinion

Após o fiasco da FTX, a maior exchange de Cripto do mundo está correndo para dar suporte a empresas e protocolos falidos. Deveria?

By Stephanie HurderDec 12, 2022

Opinion

Após o fiasco da FTX, a maior exchange de Cripto do mundo está correndo para apoiar empresas e protocolos falidos. Deveria?

By Stephanie HurderDec 12, 2022