Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Reportedly Released From Custody On $175M Bond, Could Return To Dubai
Portfolio Pulse from Shivdeep Dhaliwal
ChangPeng Zhao, former CEO of Binance, has been released on a $175 million bail bond after pleading guilty to money laundering violations. Binance is set to pay a $4.3 billion penalty. Richard Teng is the new CEO. Major cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Ethereum fell by 3.7% following the news.
November 22, 2023 | 12:43 am
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Bitcoin price fell by 3.7% to $36,142.55 following the news of Binance's legal issues and ChangPeng Zhao's release on bond.
The legal issues surrounding Binance and its former CEO are likely to create uncertainty among investors, leading to a negative impact on Bitcoin's price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
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Ethereum price dropped by 3.7% to $1,953.96 as a result of the negative sentiment from Binance's legal situation and ChangPeng Zhao's bail.
The negative news about Binance, a major cryptocurrency exchange, and its former CEO's legal troubles are likely to affect investor confidence, causing a short-term decline in Ethereum's price.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80