Crypto Titan Changpeng Zhao Steps Back, But Will He See The Inside Of A Prison Cell?
Portfolio Pulse from Murtuza Merchant
Changpeng Zhao, founder and former CEO of Binance, was released on a $175 million bond after admitting to breaching the Bank Secrecy Act. U.S. authorities accused him of allowing U.S. customers to use Binance without proper protocols. Zhao's sentencing is set for February 23, 2024. He agreed to forfeit $15 million if he violates release conditions and waived his right to contest any sentence over 18 months. Binance will pay $4.3 billion in fines and be under oversight for five years.
November 22, 2023 | 5:29 pm
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Changpeng Zhao's legal issues and Binance's hefty fines may create uncertainty among investors and could potentially impact Binance Coin's (BNB) value in the short term.
The news of the founder's legal troubles and the substantial fines imposed on Binance are likely to negatively affect investor sentiment towards Binance Coin (BNB) in the short term due to concerns over the company's regulatory compliance and potential operational disruptions.
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