Changpeng "CZ" Zhao


Finance

Binance, CEO Zhao Sued by CFTC Over 'Willful Evasion' of U.S. Laws, Unregistered Crypto Derivatives Products

The CFTC alleged Binance offered unregistered crypto derivatives products and directed U.S. customers to evade compliance controls through the use of VPNs.

El CEO de Binance, Changpeng Zhao. (Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

Policy

Binance a 'Hotbed of Illegal Financial Activity,' U.S. Senators Claim

Three lawmakers are pressing the crypto exchange on allegations it sought to limit compliance.

Changpeng Zhao ,CEO of Binance, at Consensus Singapore 2018 (CoinDesk)

Markets

TrueUSD Becomes 5th-Largest Stablecoin as Binance Mints $130M TUSD in a Week

Blockchain data shows crypto exchange giant Binance has been relying increasingly on TUSD following a crackdown on its Binance USD stablecoin by U.S. regulators.

(Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Policy

Binance CEO Distances Himself From BUSD Stablecoin as Regulators Act

Changpeng Zhao said Binance will continue working with other stablecoin issuers, and that he’s skeptical about claims Circle raised alarm bells with regulators.

Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as "CZ", founder and CEO of Binance, at Davos in 2023. (Casper Labs)

Markets

Binance Withdrawals Surge as Paxos-BUSD Drama Weighs on the Exchange

Binance has endured some $831 million of net outflows in the past 24 hours, Nansen data shows. Monday’s outflow is the largest in a day since November.

Monday's net outflows from Binance reached similar levels as during the peak fear about the exchange’s reserves in December. (Nansen)

Markets

Binance USD's $16B Market Cap Up for Grabs as Paxos Regulatory Action Stirs Up Stablecoin Rivalry

Tether’s USDT stablecoin will likely be a big winner as Paxos stops issuing Binance USD stablecoin after being sued by the top U.S. securities watchdog.

(Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

Videos

Binance's CZ on Time Management: It's About Saying 'No'

Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, CEO of crypto exchange Binance, outlines his time management guidelines in a recent blog post, noting that he doesn't cook, shop, or watch TV. "The Hash" panel discusses the lifestyle insights from the crypto executive, on the heels of Vitalik Buterin's post last year regarding his '40-liter backpack travel guide.'

Recent Videos

Markets

Binance USD Stablecoin Sees $2B Reduction in a Month Amid Token Mismanagement

BUSD’s circulating supply fell to $15.4 billion on Wednesday, paring down $1 billion over the past week and $2 billion in a month, according to cryptocurrency price tracker CoinGecko.

Logo 3D de Binance impreso en dorado. (Rob Mitchell/CoinDesk)

Opinion

With Binance, Everything Is Not Fine

As the financial health of the exchange grows more uncertain, CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has offered nothing but red flags, says Genevieve Roch-Decter (CFA), the CEO of GRIT Capital.

Binance CEO Cheng “CZ” Zhao on CNBC, Dece. 15, 2022. ("Squawk Box," CNBC)

Opinion

Changpeng Zhao Won't Rescue Binance by Selling out Crypto Self-Custody

Amid a surge in withdrawals, Binance's chief executive is seemingly working to reestablish trust and keep assets on the centralized exchange. I "recommend no more news like these."

(Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

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