[Tree] Changpeng Zhao's prison release and crypto industry impact

Version 0.33 (2024-09-28 02:51:15.165000)

updates: Zhao's release after four-month sentence; Binance's compliance focus

Version 0.32 (2024-09-28 02:49:00.195000)

updates: Zhao's release from custody and ongoing compliance efforts

Version 0.31 (2024-08-22 07:36:46.181000)

updates: Binance hires 1,000 staff, compliance spending rises

Version 0.3 (2024-06-10 09:53:51.439000)

updates: Changpeng Zhao faces suspension and becomes richest inmate in US history

Version 0.29 (2024-04-07 11:15:41.817000)

updates: Integration of Forbes article on the richest crypto billionaires in 2024

Version 0.28 (2024-04-07 10:20:46.567000)

updates: Inclusion of information about Changpeng Zhao topping the list of world's richest crypto billionaires in 2024

Version 0.27 (2023-11-27 15:15:45.117000)

updates: Richard Teng's plans to reinvent Binance's corporate culture and ensure competitiveness

Version 0.26 (2023-11-23 16:54:08.394000)

updates: Insights on the future of Binance

Version 0.25 (2023-11-23 09:28:16.108000)

updates: New CEO appointed, endorsed by former CEO

Version 0.24 (2023-11-22 20:00:53.291000)

updates: Changpeng Zhao pleads guilty to money laundering charges, retains majority stake in Binance

Version 0.23 (2023-11-22 14:00:02.462000)

updates: Liquidations and withdrawal surge raise concerns about investor confidence

Version 0.22 (2023-11-22 10:05:37.410000)

updates: Changpeng Zhao pleads guilty and resigns as Binance CEO, Binance to pay $4.3 billion settlement, Richard Teng appointed as new CEO

Version 0.21 (2023-11-22 04:59:28.695000)

updates: Richard Teng appointed as new Binance CEO

Version 0.2 (2023-11-22 03:19:03.670000)

updates: Changpeng Zhao steps down as Binance CEO

Version 0.19 (2023-11-22 02:40:53.982000)

updates: Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has pleaded guilty to US money laundering violations, and the cryptocurrency exchange will pay over $4 billion in penalties. The guilty plea is part of coordinated action with the Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and Office of Foreign Assets Control. Binance's violations include allowing over 1.5 million virtual currency trades that violated US sanctions and failing to report suspicious transactions. The company has agreed to a civil money penalty of $3.4 billion and a $968 million penalty involving OFAC. Binance's former global head of regional markets, Richard Teng, will succeed Zhao as CEO. The company's entanglements with the Securities and Exchange Commission are not included in this deal.

Version 0.18 (2023-11-22 02:32:41.758000)

updates: Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao resigns and pleads guilty to money laundering charges

Version 0.17 (2023-11-22 02:21:44.823000)

updates: Resignation and settlement of Binance CEO over money laundering charges

Version 0.16 (2023-11-22 02:21:15.408000)

updates: Resignation of CZ as CEO of Binance, violation of anti-money laundering laws

Version 0.15 (2023-11-22 02:20:42.581000)

updates: Resignation and settlement of Binance CEO

Version 0.14 (2023-11-22 02:19:02.187000)

updates: Zhao released on bond, sentencing scheduled for February

Version 0.13 (2023-11-22 02:18:24.761000)

updates: Binance founder pleads guilty, steps down as CEO

Version 0.12 (2023-11-22 01:49:41.636000)

updates: Binance founder pleads guilty, steps down as CEO, $4 billion settlement with DOJ

Version 0.11 (2023-11-22 01:11:14.953000)

updates: Binance founder pleads guilty, steps down as CEO, and pays fines

Version 0.1 (2023-11-22 01:10:36.481000)

updates: Binance founder pleads guilty, steps down as CEO, $4 billion settlement reached with DOJ

Version 0.09 (2023-11-22 01:10:01.019000)

updates: Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao pleads guilty and steps down as CEO

Version 0.08 (2023-11-22 01:09:36.578000)

updates: Binance founder pleads guilty and steps down as CEO

Version 0.07 (2023-11-22 01:09:04.818000)

updates: Binance founder pleads guilty, steps down as CEO

Version 0.06 (2023-11-22 01:08:35.287000)

updates: Binance founder pleads guilty and steps down as CEO

Version 0.05 (2023-11-22 01:08:07.726000)

updates: Binance founder pleads guilty and steps down as CEO

Version 0.04 (2023-11-22 01:03:33.929000)

updates: Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao pleads guilty to money laundering charges

Version 0.03 (2023-11-22 00:00:06.732000)

updates: Changpeng Zhao steps down as Binance CEO and pleads guilty to US crimes

Version 0.02 (2023-11-21 23:02:47.851000)

updates: Updated with the news of Changpeng Zhao stepping down and his guilty plea in the US

Version 0.01 (2023-10-28 00:08:18.296000)

updates: Restructured and streamlined information

Version 0.0 (2023-10-05 15:38:11.678000)

updates: N/A