Binance Former CEO Jailed
In 2023, Binance emerged as the leading cryptocurrency exchange globally with an impressive $18.1 trillion in trading volume. The former chief of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, has been sentenced to four months in prison for violating US anti-money laundering regulations at the cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2017. Zhao admitted guilt for his actions before US District Judge Richard Jones in Seattle.
Details of the Case
- Binance, established in 2017, became the top cryptocurrency exchange in 2023 with a trading volume of $18.1 trillion.
- Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, received a four-month prison term for breaching US anti-money laundering regulations.
- Zhao admitted guilt for his actions before the US District Judge Richard Jones in Seattle.