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Changpeng Zhao Completes Sentence, Launches Educational Platform

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3 months ago


Changpeng Zhao, the co-founder and former CEO of Binance, has completed his four-month prison sentence on September 27 and is now focusing on educational and philanthropic projects.

Prison Sentence and Consequences

Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as CZ, was sentenced after pleading guilty to failing to maintain an effective anti-money laundering (AML) program at Binance. This lapse allowed cybercriminals and terrorist groups to misuse the platform. As part of his plea deal, Zhao paid a $50 million fine and agreed to step down from his role at Binance.

Leadership Changes at Binance

Following Zhao’s resignation, Richard Teng was appointed CEO of Binance. The company continues to play a central role in the cryptocurrency industry, despite challenges in rebuilding its reputation after paying $4.3 billion to settle accusations of violating anti-money laundering and sanctions regulations. Binance is also in the process of appointing its first board of directors and establishing a permanent global headquarters.

Zhao's Educational and Philanthropic Projects

Zhao made it clear that he would not be returning to Binance, stating, "Binance is no longer a baby. It is time for me to let it walk and run." Instead, Zhao is focusing on education and philanthropy, having recently launched Giggle Academy, a nonprofit online education platform aimed at providing free educational resources to children under 13 in developing countries. The academy will cover subjects like math, science, entrepreneurship, blockchain, and artificial intelligence, equipping young students with the skills they need for the future. Zhao has expressed a desire to use his experience in building global software platforms to make a positive impact, stating that education is "the most impactful thing" he could focus on in this next chapter of his life.

Although he has no plans to lead another company, Zhao is open to mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs and investing in projects related to decentralized finance (DeFi), blockchain, and artificial intelligence. Venture capitalist Tim Draper, a supporter of Zhao, expressed optimism that Zhao would continue to make significant contributions to the cryptocurrency and technology sectors, even as he moves on from Binance.

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