Endgame For Binance? US DOJ Seeks $4 Billion Settlement, CZ Braces For Charges
In a significant development, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly pursuing a resolution with Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. According to Bloomberg, negotiations between the two parties include the potential for Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, to face criminal charges as part of the agreement. The […]
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