Key Points:
The former Binance CEO, a Canadian national, is currently out on a $175 million bond in the United States. He appeared before a Seattle court previously, pleading guilty to negligence in preventing money laundering at Binance, potentially facing a sentence of up to 18 months in prison.
Following a settlement agreement between Binance and the US Department of Justice in November 2023, the exchange agreed to pay a record fine of $4.3 billion to resolve the investigation. Additionally, Zhao was mandated to resign and prohibited from holding a management position at the exchange for three years.
Despite Zhao‘s attempts to return to the UAE, where the US lacks an extradition treaty, the court twice denied his application over fears of flight risk and the inability to freeze overseas assets. The former Binance CEO offered his shares in Binance.US as collateral, valued at $4.5 billion, yet the court rejected his plea to reunite with his family, citing concerns about the validity of the valuation.
Since his resignation, the former Binance CEO has maintained a lower profile on social media platforms compared to his previous activity levels. The uncertainty surrounding his legal battle and its implications for Binance continue to draw attention and speculation from industry observers and analysts.
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