๐จBig news, BTC enthusiasts! Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) is set to plead guilty to anti-money laundering (AML) violations as part of a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)๐ผ. CZ will also step down as CEO and pay a hefty $50 million personal fine๐ฑ.
Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange by trading volume, will pay a massive $4.3 billion fine for its legal violations๐. The company's alleged crimes include conducting an unlicensed money-transmitting business and failing to maintain an effective AML program๐.
CZ has been the face of Binance since its founding in 2017, and a recent study showed him as the most popular man in the crypto community๐. However, Binance still faces dual lawsuits from U.S. financial regulators, alleging mishandling of customer assets and failure to register as a regulated exchange๐๏ธ.
With CZ stepping down and Binance facing legal challenges, it's a turbulent time for the crypto giant. Keep an eye on this space for more updates!๐