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<a href="https://cryptoticker.io/en/binance-to-pay-4b-to-end-u-s-criminal-case/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Binance</a> Holdings, the world’s largest crypto exchange, is poised to reach a settlement with U.S. authorities, resolving a prolonged investigation into its operations. As part of the settlement, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has agreed to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/us-authorities-set-unveil-settlement-with-binance-source-2023-11-21/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">step down</a> and plead guilty to criminal charges related to anti-money laundering violations.
The settlement, which involves the Justice Department, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, marks a pivotal moment for the crypto exchange, which has been under intense scrutiny since at least 2018. The deal includes charges against individuals and resolves allegations that the company breached laws against illicit finance and money laundering.
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Changpeng Zhao, the chief executive of Binance, is scheduled to appear in a Seattle federal court to enter his plea. The resolution of this case will see Binance admitting wrongdoing and agreeing to pay a substantial penalty, with reports from Bloomberg indicating that the Justice Department had sought $4 billion from the exchange. The final settlement amount agreed upon is $4.3 billion, which includes fines to settle both criminal charges and civil allegations by regulators.
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The investigation into Binance’s operations has been a focal point for U.S. authorities, highlighting the ongoing regulatory challenges faced by the cryptocurrency industry. In December 2020, federal prosecutors requested internal records from Binance concerning its anti-money laundering measures, along with communications involving Zhao. Furthermore, in March, the CFTC filed civil charges against the exchange, alleging failure to implement an effective anti-money laundering program.
This landmark settlement, while resolving the legal challenges faced by Binance in the United States, also underscores the increasing regulatory scrutiny on cryptocurrency exchanges globally. The departure of Zhao and the hefty financial penalty signal a new era of compliance and regulatory adherence for Binance and potentially set a precedent for other players in the crypto industry.

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