Changpeng Zhao news and trends

SEC Drops Lawsuit Against Crypto Company Binance and Founder Changpeng Zhao
Cryptocurrency // May 29, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Thursday (May 29) that it has dismissed its civil enforcement action against Binance entities and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Sentenced to 4 Months in Prison
Cryptocurrency // April 30, 2024

Changpeng Zhao, the founder of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, was sentenced to four months in prison on Tuesday (April 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

DOJ: Ex-Binance Head Deserves 3 Years in Prison
Cryptocurrency // April 24, 2024

Federal prosecutors want former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao to spend three years in prison. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Binance Is Building ‘Robust Compliance Program,’ CEO Says
Cryptocurrency // April 09, 2024

Binance’s new CEO said the cryptocurrency exchange is a more mature company now. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Interviews & Exclusives
Tale of 2 Crypto Exchanges: Binance’s Money Laundering vs FTX’s Misappropriation

November 22, 2023
Cryptocurrency exchanges play a vital role in the digital asset ecosystem. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

Binance Audit Raises Red Flags From Own Team

December 12, 2022
Consumers are hungry for reassurance as fear, uncertainty and doubt pollute the crypto landscape. At the same time, the crypto industry is equally eager to shore-up user confidence via a...

Quick Reads
Trump Pardons Ex-Binance CEO as Crypto Use Grows

October 23, 2025
President Donald Trump reportedly has pardoned Changpeng Zhao, founder/ex-CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

SEC Drops Lawsuit Against Crypto Company Binance and Founder Changpeng Zhao

May 29, 2025
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Thursday (May 29) that it has dismissed its civil enforcement action against Binance entities and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao. Get the Full Story...

Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Sentenced to 4 Months in Prison

April 30, 2024
Changpeng Zhao, the founder of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, was sentenced to four months in prison on Tuesday (April 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

DOJ: Ex-Binance Head Deserves 3 Years in Prison

April 24, 2024
Federal prosecutors want former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao to spend three years in prison. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...