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Changpeng "CZ" Zhao

Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as "CZ", founder and CEO of Binance, at Davos in 2023. (Casper Labs)
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Binance
U.S. Judge Lets Most of SEC Case Against Binance Proceed, Dismisses Secondary Sales Charge
A federal judge ruled the SEC had plausibly alleged Binance, Binance.US and Changpeng Zhao violated federal securities laws.
Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as "CZ", founder and CEO of Binance, at Davos in 2023. (Casper Labs)
By Nikhilesh De
Jun 29, 2024 at 2:37 a.m. UTC
Jun 29, 2024
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Regulations
Former Binance CEO CZ Begins 4-Month Prison Sentence in California
Lompoc II, the California prison where CZ will serve his sentence, is a low-security facility.
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By Cheyenne Ligon
Jun 3, 2024 at 5:33 p.m. UTC
Jun 3, 2024
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SEC headquarters in Washington, D.C. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
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Newsletters
The Crypto Lawsuit State of Play
The industry is virtually flooding the courts with requests for clarity.
SEC headquarters in Washington, D.C. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
By Nikhilesh De
May 8, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. UTC
May 8, 2024
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Opinion
CZ’s Trial Proves It Pays to Cooperate
His four-month sentence was vindication for the Binance founder’s legal strategy.
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By Daniel Kuhn
May 2, 2024 at 12:07 a.m. UTC
May 2, 2024
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Opinion
Opinion
As CZ Gets His Sentence, Michael Lewis Should Rewatch 'Star Wars'
He likened FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried to Luke Skywalker and Binance's Changpeng Zhao to Darth Vader. Federal judges saw it differently.
Michael Lewis (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk, modifed)
By Nick Baker
May 1, 2024 at 2:08 p.m. UTC
May 1, 2024
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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, left, exits a Seattle courthouse after being sentenced to four months in prison. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)
Finance
Analysis
How Changpeng Zhao's 'Good Guy' Reputation Secured a 4-Month Prison Sentence
Judge Richard Jones said he spent the weekend poring over the voluminous letters of support for the ex-CEO of Binance until the book they were contained in literally fell apar...
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, left, exits a Seattle courthouse after being sentenced to four months in prison. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)
By Danny Nelson
Apr 30, 2024 at 10:25 p.m. UTC
Apr 30, 2024
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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao exits a Seattle courthouse after being sentenced to four months in prison. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)
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Regulations
Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Gets 4 Months in Prison
"There's no evidence that the defendant was ever informed" of illegal activity at Binance, the judge said.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao exits a Seattle courthouse after being sentenced to four months in prison. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)
By Nikhilesh DeDanny Nelson
Apr 30, 2024 at 1:56 p.m. UTC
Apr 30, 2024
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Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CoinDesk archives)
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Regulations
Why the DOJ May Have Recommended a Three-Year Sentence for CZ
The DOJ appears to be confident that a judge will agree with their position on Binance founder Changpeng Zhao's misdeeds – and an appeals court will too.
Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CoinDesk archives)
By Nikhilesh De
Apr 29, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. UTC
Apr 29, 2024
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Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao in 2018 (CoinDesk archives)
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Regulations
CZ Sentencing Letters Paint Former Binance CEO as Devoted Family Man, Friend
161 letters from CZ’s friends and loved ones poured into the court ahead of his sentencing on Tuesday.
Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao in 2018 (CoinDesk archives)
By Cheyenne Ligon
Apr 29, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 29, 2024
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CEO of Binance Changpeng Zhao at Consensus Singapore 2018 (CoinDesk)
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Regulations
Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Apologizes Ahead of Sentencing, 161 Others Send Letters of Support
Zhao is scheduled to be sentenced on April 30 after he and Binance settled charges with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in November 2023.
CEO of Binance Changpeng Zhao at Consensus Singapore 2018 (CoinDesk)
By Amitoj Singh
Apr 24, 2024 at 11:18 a.m. UTC
Apr 24, 2024
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