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April 21, 2025

Crypto Mogul Changpeng Zhao – Fallen, Rich, and Rising Again?

As spring 2025 blooms and Easter’s themes of rebirth fill the air, Changpeng Zhao emerges as one of the most controversial figures of startup mythology: a man who fell spectacularly, paid a price—then rose again, wealthier and louder than ever. Once the almighty architect of Binance, CZ now resides in Dubai with a net worth that Forbes estimates at $63 billion.

April 21, 2025

Startup on Trial: Binance and CZ – The Global Crypto Empire That Played by Its Own Rules

Binance, once celebrated as the world’s largest crypto exchange, fell from regulatory grace when founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) pleaded guilty to money laundering charges in 2023. This case highlights how a tech behemoth grew rapidly by navigating around regulatory frameworks—and how global regulators, once slow to respond, eventually brought the empire to heel.

January 24, 2025

Crypto Titan CZ Pivots: Binance Founder’s $37 Billion Family Office YZi Labs Bets Big on AI and Web3!

Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, the crypto billionaire behind Binance, is making waves in the investment world with his latest move. Following his departure as CEO of Binance, CZ has transformed his venture capital arm, Binance Labs, into a formidable family office. This strategic shift allows him to manage his vast personal wealth, estimated at $37 billion, while maintaining his influence in the tech and finance sectors.

November 11, 2024

FTX Estate Sues Binance and Former CEO Zhao for $1.8 Billion Over “Fraudulent” Share Deal

It seems that the bankruptcy of the US crypto exchange FTX will continue to cause ripples across the crypto scene. In a high-stakes lawsuit, the FTX estate is targeting Binance and its former CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), seeking $1.8 billion over a controversial 2021 share buyback deal. Allegations include claims of a “constructive fraudulent transfer” and accusations of tweets that allegedly accelerated FTX's collapse.

September 30, 2024

Former Binance CEO Released From Prison After Guilty Plea to Money Laundering Charges!

The Chinese-Canadian national Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder and former CEO of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, was released from a correctional facility in California on Friday, September 27, 2024, after serving a four-month sentence25. His release came two days ahead of schedule due to standard practices when release dates fall on weekends.

September 23, 2024

The New Reality: The High-Stakes Role of Compliance Officers in Global Firms!

The arrest of Tigran Gambaryan, Binance's Head of Financial Crime Compliance, by Nigerian authorities in Feb 2024 highlights the increasing risks faced by compliance officers at major global corporations. Gambaryan, a former U.S. law enforcement officer with extensive experience in cryptocurrency-related investigations, now finds himself in a perilous legal battle, raising critical questions about the personal accountability of compliance executives.

August 29, 2024

Binance Nigeria Case: Binance CEO Refutes Nigerian Allegations and Calls for Release of Tigran Gambaryan!

Binance CEO Richard Teng has denied allegations from the Nigerian government regarding money laundering and terrorism financing on the platform, calling for the release of detained employee Tigran Gambaryan. The crypto exchange and two of its executives, Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, are accused of laundering over $35 million. There are claims that Nigerian officials demanded a bribe of $150 million from Binance.

August 23, 2024

Imprisoned Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Moved to Halfway House! New Class Action Complaint Filed!

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has been transferred from FCI Lompoc II prison in California to a halfway house at RRM Long Beach, but contrary to speculation on social media, he has not been released. The move is part of the U.S. Bureau of Prisons' process to transition inmates nearing the end of their sentences into residential reentry management (RRM) facilities. He has been sentenced to 4 months prison time.

August 9, 2024

Binance Boasts $73M Fund Recovery, But Can It Escape Its Growing Legal Quagmire?

Binance, the world's largest and certainly most controversial crypto exchange, wants you to believe it's the hero of the crypto world, announcing it has recovered or frozen over $73 million in stolen funds so far in 2023. But make no mistake: while Binance paints itself as a protector of user assets, it’s hard to ignore the shadow of scandal and legal trouble hanging over its operations. Its co-founder and former CEO, Changpeng Zhao, currently serves prison time.

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June 17, 2024

Inside the $4.5 Billion Settlement: Terraform Labs and Do Kwon’s Legal Battle

As reported recently by FinTelegram, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed a settlement with Do Kwon and his collapsed crypto scheme Terraform Labs. The judge has now approved this $4.5 billion settlement, marking one of the largest settlements in the crypto sector. This settlement follows a series of high-profile legal actions against various crypto firms, highlighting the ongoing efforts to clean up the sector after significant turmoil.

June 1, 2024

Binance’s Ex-CEO Begins Prison Sentence in California!

Changpeng Zhao, the billionaire founder of Binance, has commenced a four-month sentence at a low-security federal prison in Lompoc, California. Zhao, known in the crypto world as "CZ," pled guilty to enabling money laundering through his crypto exchange. This sentence is notably shorter than the three years sought by federal prosecutors. In court, CZ expressed regret for his actions, acknowledging his failure to implement adequate anti-money laundering measures.

May 15, 2024

FinTelegram: The Outrageous Sentencing of Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev. What About Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao?

The crypto industry is reeling in horror at the latest judicial injustice. Alexey Pertsev, a mere developer for Tornado Cash, is now staring down a five-year and four-month prison sentence. His crime? Writing code. Meanwhile, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ), who openly admitted to turning Binance into a money-laundering haven for cybercriminals and terrorists, received a laughable four-month sentence.

Despite New Crypto Friendlyness: No Settlement Between U.S. CFTC And KuCoin?

A planned settlement between the U.S.CFTC and crypto exchange KuCoin is now in limbo due to a reported policy shift within the CFTC. This change is attributed to the Trump administration’s new approach, which deprioritizes enforcement actions against crypto companies. As a result, a CFTC attorney said that it is "unlikely that such authorization will be granted in the near term" regarding the settlement approval.

SEC’s New Era: Paul Atkins Sworn In—Will Crypto Finally Get the Regulatory Clarity It Deserves?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has entered a new chapter with the swearing-in of Paul S. Atkins as its 34th Chairman, a move widely anticipated to mark a dramatic pivot in how the agency approaches crypto and DeFi regulation. For years, the financial industry—especially the burgeoning digital asset sector—has bristled under the SEC’s “Regulation by Enforcement” strategy.

Crypto Mogul Changpeng Zhao – Fallen, Rich, and Rising Again?

Prison Update: Sam Bankman-Fried Transferred to Low-Security Federal Prison in Los Angeles!

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the founder of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has been transferred to the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Terminal Island in Los Angeles, California. This low-security facility is known for housing non-violent offenders and has previously held notable inmates such as Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani, former COO of Theranos.

Startup on Trial: Celsius Network and Alex Mashinsky – When Deception Dressed Up as DeFi Innovation!

Celsius Network promised financial freedom through crypto, only to collapse into one of the most catastrophic failures in the DeFi sector. Founder Alex Mashinsky portrayed himself as the champion of the unbanked—yet behind the scenes, Celsius engaged in reckless trading strategies, misled customers, and operated more like a hedge fund than a lending platform.