Tagged: changpeng zhao

March 13, 2026 @ 4:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant legal development for the cryptocurrency sector, a U.S. federal judge has thrown out a high-profile civil suit accusing Binance, the world’s largest digital asset exchange of enabling terrorist activities. The ruling, however, leaves room for the accusers to return with more targeted… Read More

March 1, 2026 @ 2:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent setback for the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, a US federal judge has denied Binance‘s attempt to shift class action lawsuits related to its token sales into private arbitration. The ruling, issued by District Judge Andrew Carter in Manhattan’s Southern District of New… Read More

February 5, 2026 @ 8:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has been a vocal figure shaping market sentiment. Recently, CZ has tempered his earlier optimism about a Bitcoin “super-cycle,” a prolonged bull run driven by widespread adoption and macroeconomic shifts. Just weeks ago, he expressed strong confidence in this extended… Read More

January 7, 2026 @ 9:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

YZi Labs—an investment entity supported by Binance founder Changpeng Zhao—has publicly criticized CEA Industries (NASDAQ: BNC) for implementing what it calls “anti-shareholder” strategies aimed at solidifying the existing leadership’s position. This rebuke highlights a growing rift in a relationship that appeared promising just half a… Read More

November 4, 2025 @ 1:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A legal representative for US Senator Elizabeth Warren is now defending a social media post in which the lawmaker alleged that “corruption” somehow led to the October 23, 2025 presidential pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao or “CZ”. A lawyer said to be representing Zhao… Read More

November 2, 2025 @ 2:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance founder and former CEO of the crypto exchange, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao is considering a lawsuit against US Senator Elizabeth Warren for alleged defamation, potentially further escalating an argument that was made following the crypto billionaire’s residential pardon. The development has surfaced after the Massachusetts… Read More

October 26, 2025 @ 10:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tyler Winklevoss, the co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange Gemini (NASDAQ:GEMI), has said that Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder of Binance, deserved to get pardoned. Winklesvoss believes that his prosecution was “politically motivated” and his punishment was “disproportionate.” IMO, @cz_binance deserved to get pardoned. His prosecution was… Read More

October 12, 2025 @ 4:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ongoing discussions at the White House regarding US President Donald Trump potentially pardoning Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao might actually be progressing, as per a recent report. Individuals that are close to Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao or “CZ” are now claiming that discussions at the White… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 6:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move that indicates confidence in decentralized finance, YZi Labs—the family investment vehicle established by Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao and his former colleague Yi He—has significantly amplified its commitment to Ethena Labs. This development arrives just as Ethena’s flagship product, the synthetic stablecoin… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 11:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance and a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency industry, is seeking to have a $1.76 billion lawsuit filed by the FTX trust thrown out, arguing that the claims lack merit and the U.S. court has no authority over the matter…. Read More

March 14, 2025 @ 12:02 pm By JD Alois  |  

Binance founder and former CEO Changpang “CZ” Zhao says the recent report by WSJ.com got some facts wrong. Apparently, chatter regarding the possible sale of, or investment in, Binance US to the Trump family is inaccurate, and rumblings that he would receive a pardon as… Read More

April 24, 2024 @ 8:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The United States Department of Justice is reportedly seeking a 36-month prison sentence for Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao, or “CZ.” US prosecutors are said to be seeking a potential 3-year prison sentence for Changpeng Zhao, who is the founder Binance, the world’s… Read More

December 18, 2023 @ 7:17 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) states that the court deciding the case against Binance and its founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has formalized the settlement of a $150 million civil monetary penalty personally against Zhao, and Binance to disgorge $1.35 billion of “ill-gotten” transaction fees… Read More

November 26, 2023 @ 10:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stefan Rust, CEO of independent economic data aggregator Truflation, says that the resignation of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao or “CZ” as part of the exchange’s settlement with US authorities marks a “sad” day that should “serve as a clarion call for the build-out of decentralized… Read More

November 24, 2023 @ 10:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Former CEO and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao‘s (CZ) departure from the firm will trigger some short-term volatility in the cryptocurrency market, but crypto will “continue to thrive as more institutional money pours in,” predicts the CEO of an independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech… Read More

November 23, 2023 @ 9:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

There were several notable digital asset and blockchain-focused developments that were announced this past week, including Republic choosing Avalanche for its profit-sharing investment Note. This week also saw crypto exchange Kraken being sued by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for allegedly failing to… Read More

November 21, 2023 @ 5:09 pm By JD Alois  |  

As was reported earlier today, Binance has settled charges in a comprehensive manner, paying total penalties of $4.3 billion, described as the largest settlement of its kind ever. Binance is noted as the largest crypto exchange in the world, handling approximately 60% of centralized digital… Read More

November 21, 2023 @ 3:41 pm By JD Alois  |  

Binance, the largest crypto exchange in the world, has cut a deal with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) that appears to allow Binance to stay in operation. According to multiple reports, Binance will pay a hefty $4.3 billion penalty and plead guilty to charges,… Read More

September 15, 2023 @ 8:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Certain executives working at the US division of Binance are reportedly leaving at a time when the crypto firm is struggling with heightened regulatory scrutiny, the WSJ reported this past Thursday, citing sources familiar with the issue. Krishna Juvvadi, head of legal, and Sidney Majalya,… Read More

September 12, 2023 @ 10:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In response to the devastation caused by the recent earthquake in Morocco, Binance Charity will airdrop up to $3 million in BNB to Binance users “identified as living in the areas affected by the tragedy.” Identification of the users will be “based on Proof of… Read More