Binance Hit With $4.3B Justice Department Penalty: Yellen Says Crypto Exchange 'Turned A Blind Eye' To The Law
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Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, and its CEO Changpeng Zhao have admitted guilt to federal charges, resulting in a $4.3 billion settlement with the U.S. Justice Department. The charges include violations of the Bank Secrecy Act, unlicensed money transmitting, and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Zhao has resigned as CEO following the admission of failing to maintain an effective anti-money laundering program. The settlement is one of the largest corporate penalties in U.S. history. Binance is now required to appoint an independent compliance monitor for three years and enhance its compliance programs.
November 21, 2023 | 10:16 pm
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Binance's admission of guilt and the subsequent $4.3 billion penalty, along with CEO Changpeng Zhao's resignation, could negatively impact investor confidence in Binance's token BNB in the short term.
The admission of guilt to federal charges and the hefty penalty, coupled with the resignation of a key executive, are likely to be viewed negatively by investors and could lead to a decrease in the value of Binance's token BNB in the short term. The news directly impacts Binance's reputation and operational outlook, which are critical factors for investor sentiment in the cryptocurrency market.
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