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Former Binance CEO CZ's Sentencing Slated for Feb. 2024: What Happens Next?
A sentencing hearing has been scheduled for Feb. 23, 2024, at 9 a.m. Pacific Time for former Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao. The founder of the world's largest crypto exchange was released from custody on a $175 million personal recognizance bond last week. CoinDesk Deputy Managing Editor Jesse Hamilton discusses the latest developments.
DOJ Claims Former Binance CEO CZ Is a 'Flight Risk That Could Be Managed'
The U.S. Department of Justice doesn't want Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao locked up until sentencing, but it doesn't want him to leave the United States either, arguing in a new filing that he's a "flight risk that could be managed." CoinDesk Deputy Managing Editor Jesse Hamilton discusses the latest developments.
Bitcoin Slips to $37K; How Big of a Flight Risk Is Former Binance CEO Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao?
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest crypto stories of the day, including the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) arguing that Binance's former CEO should remain free until sentencing, but only in the U.S. A court in Montenegro has approved the extradition of Terra founder Do Kwon. And, a closer look at bitcoin's (BTC) price action after breaching $38,000 last Friday.
Binance to Pay $4B to Settle U.S. Criminal Case; Sam Altman Returns as OpenAI CEO
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines. The latest after Binance and its now former CEO Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao pleaded guilty Tuesday to anti-money laundering and U.S. sanctions violations in a settlement with the U.S. government. OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman is set to return as the chief executive officer nearly a week after he was ousted. Plus, crypto exchange HTX and blockchain protocol Heco Chain hacked for a cumulative $97 million.
Binance 'Can Survive' $4B Settlement, Says Legal Expert
Binance and its now former CEO Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao pleaded guilty Tuesday to anti-money laundering and U.S. sanctions violations in a settlement with the U.S. government. Haynes Boone Partner Kit Addleman weighs in on whether the world's largest crypto exchange can bounce back from this.
Binance Processes Nearly $1B in Net Outflows As CEO CZ Resigns
Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering below $36,600 as Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao stepped down from his role as CEO of Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, and pleaded guilty to violating U.S. anti-money-laundering rules. Kaiko Director of Research Clara Medalie shares her crypto markets analysis and outlook, discussing the impact on market depth and liquidity.
Legal Expert on What Binance, CZ Woes Mean For Crypto Industry
Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, has agreed to pay $4.3 billion to settle allegations it broke sanctions and money-transmitting laws. Founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao also pleaded guilty in Seattle to charges he personally faced and agreed to pay a $50 million fine to the Department of Justice, in addition to stepping down as CEO. Haynes Boone Partner Kit Addleman weighs in on the latest developments and the implications for the crypto industry at large.
Kraken Accused of Operating Unregistered Platform, Mixing Customer Funds; Bittrex Global to Shut Down
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) allegations in a new lawsuit against Kraken, the reported settlement between Binance and the Department of Justice, plus the details as Bittrex Global announces it will shut down.
Breaking Down the Latest Back and Forth Between Binance and the SEC
CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De breaks down the details of a new filing from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that pushes back against Binance's efforts to dismiss the lawsuit from the regulator. Plus, insights on the unusual "narrative details" included in the documents.
SEC Fires Back at Binance's Motion to Dismiss its Lawsuit in New Filing
Binance's efforts to dismiss a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit do not have a basis in the law, the federal regulator said in a filing Wednesday. This comes after the SEC first sued Binance in June, a day before suing Coinbase, arguing both companies offered unregistered securities to the investing public. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De gives the latest update.