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 <p class="is-style-lead">The U.S. Department of Justice proposes a $4 billion settlement with Binance, potentially implicating founder Changpeng Zhao in a landmark case involving allegations of money laundering and sanction violations.</p>
 <p>The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly in advanced stages of finalizing a significant financial <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="settlement" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/settlement.html">settlement</a> with Binance. This <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="settlement" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/settlement.html">settlement</a>, potentially exceeding $4 billion, aims to conclude the lengthy investigation into alleged financial misconduct by the company – according to reports from Bloomberg.&nbsp;</p>
 <p>Key aspects of the investigation include accusations of money laundering, bank fraud and breaches of U.S. sanctions. Central to these allegations is Changpeng Zhao, the founder and CEO of Binance, who may personally face <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="criminal" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/criminal.html">criminal</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="charges" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/charges.html">charges</a> in the United States.</p>
 <p>Zhao is currently residing in the United Arab Emirates, a nation with no U.S. extradition treaty.</p>
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    <p lang="en" dir="ltr">US SEEKS MORE THAN $4B FROM BINANCE TO END CRIMINAL CASE</p>— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) November 20, 2023
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 <p>The resolution, which might be announced imminently, seeks to balance judicial enforcement with the operational continuity of Binance. Sources indicated that the DOJ wants to prevent potential market destabilization and protect the interests of cryptocurrency users globally.</p>
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 <p>Details regarding the specific <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="charges" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/charges.html">charges</a> and the structure of the agreement remain under wraps. The DOJ’s Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section, alongside the National Security Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Seattle, are spearheading this landmark case.</p>
 <p>Binance’s legal strategy reportedly includes negotiation for a deferred prosecution agreement to mitigate its liability. The investigation has also explored the exchange’s role in possibly circumventing U.S. sanctions against countries like Iran and Russia and scrutinized transactions potentially aiding Hamas. These aspects underscore the expansive nature of the inquiry.</p>
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    <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Binance setting with the US regulators would be super bullish!! Not sure if reports are true but I personally am hoping for a <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="settlement" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/settlement.html">settlement</a> and for the industry to move forward.</p>— Mike Novogratz (@novogratz) November 20, 2023
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 <p>This case marks a pivotal moment in the U.S. Justice Department’s scrutiny of the crypto industry, following closely on the heels of the prosecution of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.</p>
 <p>The possibility of sweeping leadership changes at Binance has been discussed, though it remains uncertain if other executives will be implicated alongside Zhao.</p>
 <p>In a separate legal battle, the SEC has sued Binance and its CEO for alleged mismanagement of client funds and violations of securities regulations, severely impacting Binance’s U.S. operations. Binance.US has experienced significant workforce reductions and leadership changes in the wake of these legal troubles.</p>
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<p>Source: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://thebittimes.com/u-s-doj-seeks-4b-settlement-from-binance-ceo-may-face-criminal-charges-tbt70977.html">https://thebittimes.com/u-s-doj-seeks-4b-settlement-from-binance-ceo-may-face-criminal-charges-tbt70977.html</a></p>

U.S. DOJ seeks $4b settlement from Binance, CEO may face criminal charges

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