{"id":561833,"date":"2023-11-21T18:24:09","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T18:24:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/?p=561833"},"modified":"2024-06-11T07:58:13","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T07:58:13","slug":"crypto-market-reacts-binance-ceo-changpeng-zhao-steps-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/news\/binance-coin\/crypto-market-reacts-binance-ceo-changpeng-zhao-steps-down\/","title":{"rendered":"Crypto Market Reacts: Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Steps Down"},"content":{"rendered":"
In a shocking turn of events, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has agreed to step down from the crypto exchange and has plead guilty to “violating US anti-money laundering requirements.”<\/p>\n
The news is currently being priced into the crypto market, leading to extreme volatility in Bitcoin and altcoins, plus a lot of chatter on social media. Let’s take a closer look at how the market and speculators are reacting so far.<\/p>\n
CZ To Step Down, Pleads Guilty, Company Charged $4B In Fines<\/h2>\n
Earlier today, the US Department of Justice revealed it would be announcing action against a cryptocurrency company. The most dominant cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, was the target of the enforcement action, and was ordered to pay $4.3 billion in fines.<\/p>\n
Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao stepped down as a result, and plead guilt to US anti-money laundering charges. The crypto market sank in the earlier hours today in anticipation of the news.<\/p>\n