Coverage dated April 23, 2024

DOJ recommends 36-month prison sentence for former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao

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Federal prosecutors Tuesday recommended 36 months in prison and a $50 million fine for former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao. He pleaded guilty to violating money laundering laws under the Bank Secrecy Act.

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NBC News
U.S. prosecutors seek 36-month sentence for ex-Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 23, 2024
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U.S. prosecutors are seeking an above-guidance sentence of 36 months for the former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance on charges of enabling money laundering, according to a sentencing memorandum out late Tuesday.
UPI
DOJ recommends 36-month prison sentence for former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (opens UPI)
Published Apr 23, 2024
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Federal prosecutors Tuesday recommended 36 months in prison and a $50 million fine for former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao. He pleaded guilty to violating money laundering laws under the Bank Secrecy Act.
New York Post
Ex-Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao — who called SBF a ‘liar’ — faces 3 years for money laundering (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 23, 2024
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US prosecutors recommended an above-guidance, 36-month sentence for former Binance chief Changpeng Zhao, who stepped away from the cryptocurrency exchange in November 2023.

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