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Binance and Changpeng Zhao: Legal Challenges and Company Changes

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

3 months ago


Binance and its founder Changpeng Zhao are facing a new wave of legal battles after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to block a class action lawsuit against the company.

History of Binance's Legal Battles

The lawsuit alleges that Binance sold certain digital investments that later lost value. Initially, a U.S. appeals court ruled that these transactions fell under American law. Binance and Zhao attempted to challenge this ruling, but the Supreme Court's decision ended their efforts to stop the case. Over the last few years, Binance has been dealing with multiple legal issues, especially in the United States. The Securities and Exchange Commission has accused Binance of offering unregistered securities, and the exchange is also trying to dismiss that lawsuit.

Recent Company Changes

Despite the legal challenges, Binance has made significant progress. In late 2023, the exchange underwent major changes after settling with the U.S. Department of Justice. As part of this settlement, Changpeng Zhao stepped down as CEO and briefly served jail time. Following this, Richard Teng took over Binance, successfully securing regulatory approvals in countries like Brazil and expanding the company's services.

Regulatory Pressure on the Crypto Industry

Binance isn’t the only exchange facing U.S. regulators. Its competitor, Coinbase, is also battling the SEC over whether certain tokens are securities. However, Coinbase recently had a small victory when a judge allowed it to further its argument in court. With growing regulatory pressure, both Binance and Coinbase face uncertain futures. However, some believe that a pro-crypto stance from a potential Donald Trump administration could ease these challenges for the industry.

Regardless of the outcome of the ongoing lawsuits, Binance continues to evolve and adapt to regulatory challenges, demonstrating its resilience in the shifting landscape of the crypto industry.

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