đš#CryptoNews: Ex-Binance CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), gets a 4-month sentence after a guilty plea for breaching KYC & AML rules at Binance.đšââïž
âą Judge Jones recognized CZ's acceptance of responsibility, noting no evidence of his awareness of illegal activity at Binance.
âą DOJ's 3-year sentence suggestion was met with skepticism, with CZ's defense citing the BitMEX co-founder's case, resulting in 2 months probation.
âą Binance & CZ have already paid hefty fines, $4bn & $50m respectively.đ°
Despite the setback, CZ remains optimistic, emphasizing the importance of robust KYC/AML programs & pledging Binance's cooperation with U.S. investigations.đ€
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