1. Changes in Binance Management
2. New Magic Eden Domain for US Users
3. Bail Denied for Binance Executive in Nigeria

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Changes in Binance Management

Binance CEO Richard Teng announced that Changpeng Zhao (CZ) is permanently banned from managing the cryptocurrency exchange. This comes after Zhao's conviction for money laundering and violating U.S. sanctions. The Department of Justice (DOJ) imposed the lifetime ban as part of Zhao's plea deal, countering earlier reports of a temporary suspension. Teng clarified that Zhao will not return to any operational role at Binance.

New Magic Eden Domain for US Users

Magic Eden has restructured its domain to better serve US and international users. Starting this month, US users will access the platform via magiceden.us, while international users will continue using magiceden.io. Despite the domain split, both sites will offer the same core services. The .io domain will focus on innovation, while the US site will maintain existing features. This move follows recent regulatory actions by the SEC against other NFT platforms, like OpenSea.

Bail Denied for Binance Executive in Nigeria

The Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has rejected claims about the deteriorating health of Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive detained on money laundering charges. Despite visible signs of distress, the EFCC insists that Gambaryan's condition is not as serious as reported, resulting in a renewed denial of his bail, according to Nairametrics.

This week in DeFi and crypto has been filled with significant events. From changes in the leadership of major cryptocurrency exchanges to the adoption of new technologies, these developments highlight the rapid growth and significance of decentralized finance.