Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Misconduct That Led To FTX's Collapse
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A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Binance and its CEO, Changpeng Zhao, accusing them of activities that led to the downfall of rival exchange FTX. The lawsuit alleges that Binance and Zhao violated federal and Californian laws concerning unfair competition, and sought to establish a monopoly in the crypto market by harming FTX. The plaintiff points to social media posts made by Zhao and Binance's decision to liquidate its FTX token (CRYPTO: FTT) holdings as contributing factors to FTX's collapse.

October 03, 2023 | 9:12 am
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The lawsuit against Binance and its CEO, alleging misconduct that led to FTX's collapse, could potentially impact the price of FTX's token (CRYPTO: FTT).
The lawsuit alleges that Binance and its CEO's actions, including the liquidation of its FTX token holdings, led to FTX's collapse. If the lawsuit is successful, it could further damage FTX's reputation and potentially lead to a decrease in the value of FTX's token.
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