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Binance and CEO Admit to Financial Regulatory Violations, Agree to Pay $4.3 Billion

by Geraldine S.
11/21/2023
in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Compliance

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Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, along with its CEO and founder Changpeng Zhao, pled guilty to charges related to financial regulatory violations, as announced by the U.S. Department of Justice. The company has agreed to pay approximately $4.3 billion in fines and forfeitures. According to the Justice Department, Binance admitted to failing to implement an effective anti-money laundering program and to register as a money transmitting business. The company also acknowledged violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Subsequently, Changpeng Zhao, also known as “CZ,” has stepped down from his role as CEO.

This development follows a recent conviction in a similar case involving Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, for fraud. The industry faced further instability after FTX’s collapse in late 2022, which was partially attributed to Binance withdrawing from a purchase agreement with FTX. In a public statement, Zhao expressed regret and responsibility for past mistakes and announced his decision to step down as CEO. He indicated a willingness to continue assisting the company and expressed interest in mentoring future entrepreneurs.

Binance, in its statement, acknowledged its historical compliance failures and expressed a commitment to moving forward from this challenging phase. Richard Teng, previously the company’s Global Head of Regional Markets, has been appointed as the new CEO. The Justice Department’s case against Binance focused on the company’s insufficient measures to prevent money laundering. The department highlighted that Binance continued to serve “VIP” U.S. customers even after publicly stating it would block them, including helping them register offshore accounts.

Attorney General Merrick Garland, in a press conference, emphasized that breaking the law under the guise of technological innovation does not excuse criminal behavior. He stressed that Binance will now be under monitoring and required to file suspicious activity reports, aiding in the investigation of cybercrime and terrorism funding. Treasury Department Secretary Janet Yellen also addressed concerns over cryptocurrency platforms facilitating illegal activities. She cited instances where Binance processed transactions connected to Al-Qaeda and ISIS without filing necessary reports.

The company’s agreed payment of $4.3 billion represents one of the largest penalties imposed on a corporate defendant in a criminal case, according to Garland. This penalty underscores the U.S. government’s commitment to ensuring compliance with financial regulations, particularly in the evolving cryptocurrency market.

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