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Changpeng Zhao looks of camera in front of blank wall.
Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao 2 years after the crypto billionaire’s guilty plea

The Binance founder pleaded guilty in 2023 to failing to maintain an effective anti-money-laundering regime.

By Ben WeissOctober 23, 2025
Exclusive: Senate Democrats demand top Trump advisor Steve Witkoff provide details on crypto investments, lack of divestment
Exclusive: Senate Democrats demand top Trump advisor Steve Witkoff provide details on crypto investments, lack of divestment
By Ben WeissOctober 22, 2025
‘Bitcoin Jesus’ reaches $50 million deal with DOJ to dismiss tax evasion charges
‘Bitcoin Jesus’ reaches $50 million deal with DOJ to dismiss tax evasion charges
By Ben WeissOctober 14, 2025
A man in a suit whispering to another man in a suit.
Crypto hoarding brings a stock pop for small firms—and in some cases shows patterns of possible insider trading
By Ben WeissAugust 28, 2025
Bitcoin zooms over $123,000 as crypto fans hail an ‘Uptober’ for the ages
Bitcoin zooms over $123,000 as crypto fans hail an ‘Uptober’ for the ages
By Leo SchwartzOctober 3, 2025
Top crypto regulator Adrienne Harris steps down from the New York Department of Financial Services
Top crypto regulator Adrienne Harris steps down from the New York Department of Financial Services
By Leo SchwartzSeptember 29, 2025
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VanEck CEO says brokerage platforms aren’t yet recommending Bitcoin ETFs: ‘There’s a long way to go’
The CoinsVanEck CEO says brokerage platforms aren’t yet recommending Bitcoin ETFs: ‘There’s a long way to go’
By Leo SchwartzApril 11, 2024
  • Binance founder Changpeng Zhao’s sentencing hearing is pushed to April with Sam Bankman-Fried’s just weeks away
    CompaniesBinance founder Changpeng Zhao’s sentencing hearing is pushed to April with Sam Bankman-Fried’s just weeks away
    By Niamh RoweFebruary 13, 2024
SEC moves to sue Uniswap in bid to hobble fast-growing DeFi sector
RegulatorsSEC moves to sue Uniswap in bid to hobble fast-growing DeFi sector
By Jeff John RobertsApril 10, 2024
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RegulatorsNew Boeing whistleblower says planemaker cut corners on its Dreamliner jets: ‘I am doing this not because I want Boeing to fail, but because I want it to … prevent crashes’
By Eleanor PringleApril 10, 2024
Hedge funds that scooped up FTX bankruptcy claims are looking at 9-figure paydays. One investor shares how he could rake in $25 million
CompaniesHedge funds that scooped up FTX bankruptcy claims are looking at 9-figure paydays. One investor shares how he could rake in $25 million
By Niamh RoweMarch 29, 2024
Even in his final hour, Sam Bankman-Fried insisted FTX was a crisis of liquidity—not outright fraud
RegulatorsEven in his final hour, Sam Bankman-Fried insisted FTX was a crisis of liquidity—not outright fraud
By Niamh RoweMarch 28, 2024
Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison as FTX saga draws to a close
CompaniesSam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison as FTX saga draws to a close
By Leo SchwartzMarch 28, 2024
  • Crypto rally boosts Digital Currency Group’s financials amid lawsuits and Genesis bankruptcy
    CompaniesCrypto rally boosts Digital Currency Group’s financials amid lawsuits and Genesis bankruptcy
    By Leo SchwartzFebruary 12, 2024
Judge rejects Coinbase’s ‘major questions doctrine’ argument in landmark SEC case
RegulatorsJudge rejects Coinbase’s ‘major questions doctrine’ argument in landmark SEC case
By Leo SchwartzMarch 27, 2024
DOJ accuses crypto exchange KuCoin of money laundering violations and receiving billions in suspicious funds
RegulatorsDOJ accuses crypto exchange KuCoin of money laundering violations and receiving billions in suspicious funds
By Leo SchwartzMarch 26, 2024
The U.S. is simplifying how to report crypto on your taxes in 2025. But what about this year?
RegulatorsThe U.S. is simplifying how to report crypto on your taxes in 2025. But what about this year?
By Niamh RoweMarch 26, 2024
Binance executive flees ‘unlawful custody’ in Nigeria days before government files tax evasion charges
CompaniesBinance executive flees ‘unlawful custody’ in Nigeria days before government files tax evasion charges
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMarch 25, 2024
SEC probing crypto companies in Ethereum investigation as hopes for ETF dim
RegulatorsSEC probing crypto companies in Ethereum investigation as hopes for ETF dim
By Jeff John Roberts and Leo SchwartzMarch 20, 2024
  • NY attorney general ramps up fraud charges against Barry Silbert–led Digital Currency Group, now seeks $3 billion
    RegulatorsNY attorney general ramps up fraud charges against Barry Silbert–led Digital Currency Group, now seeks $3 billion
    By Leo SchwartzFebruary 9, 2024
Judge slams SEC for ‘gross abuse of power’ in crypto case, imposes sanctions
RegulatorsJudge slams SEC for ‘gross abuse of power’ in crypto case, imposes sanctions
By Leo SchwartzMarch 18, 2024
Feds recommend Sam Bankman-Fried serve up to 50 years in prison due to ‘the extraordinary dimensions of his crimes’
RegulatorsFeds recommend Sam Bankman-Fried serve up to 50 years in prison due to ‘the extraordinary dimensions of his crimes’
By Niamh RoweMarch 15, 2024
Bitcoin ETFs have been a runaway hit. Will we see an Ethereum ETF before long?
RegulatorsBitcoin ETFs have been a runaway hit. Will we see an Ethereum ETF before long?
By Niamh RoweMarch 15, 2024
Joe Biden’s latest budget proposal calls for a 30% tax on crypto mining
RegulatorsJoe Biden’s latest budget proposal calls for a 30% tax on crypto mining
By Niamh RoweMarch 13, 2024
Mastercard-owned CipherTrace tells clients it is shutting down key products
CompaniesMastercard-owned CipherTrace tells clients it is shutting down key products
By Leo Schwartz and María Soledad Davila CaleroMarch 13, 2024
Grayscale files to launch low-fee GBTC spinoff to help appease investors: ‘This is a way to throw them a bone’
CompaniesGrayscale files to launch low-fee GBTC spinoff to help appease investors: ‘This is a way to throw them a bone’
By Niamh RoweMarch 12, 2024
Wyoming wants to become the Delaware of DAOs with new crypto law for decentralized autonomous organizations
RegulatorsWyoming wants to become the Delaware of DAOs with new crypto law for decentralized autonomous organizations
By Leo SchwartzMarch 8, 2024
Digital Currency Group files motion to dismiss New York attorney general’s lawsuit: ‘A thin web of baseless innuendo’
RegulatorsDigital Currency Group files motion to dismiss New York attorney general’s lawsuit: ‘A thin web of baseless innuendo’
By Leo SchwartzMarch 6, 2024
Binance US laid off 2/3 of staff in wake of SEC lawsuit, revenue plunged 75% after ‘near-mortal blow’
CompaniesBinance US laid off 2/3 of staff in wake of SEC lawsuit, revenue plunged 75% after ‘near-mortal blow’
By Leo SchwartzMarch 5, 2024
New ruling in SEC’s Coinbase insider trading lawsuit comes as a blow to the crypto industry as judge finds secondary token sales were securities
RegulatorsNew ruling in SEC’s Coinbase insider trading lawsuit comes as a blow to the crypto industry as judge finds secondary token sales were securities
By Leo SchwartzMarch 3, 2024
Department of Energy drops emergency survey of Bitcoin miners after legal backlash
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By Niamh RoweMarch 1, 2024
Winklevoss-led Gemini agrees to return over $1 billion to customers in deal with N.Y. regulator that includes $37 million fine
RegulatorsWinklevoss-led Gemini agrees to return over $1 billion to customers in deal with N.Y. regulator that includes $37 million fine
By Leo SchwartzFebruary 28, 2024
FTX fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried asks judge for 6.5 years or less, says public doesn’t know his ‘true’ self
CompaniesFTX fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried asks judge for 6.5 years or less, says public doesn’t know his ‘true’ self
By Leo SchwartzFebruary 28, 2024
Trump is sitting sideways and has a serious expression. He’s wearing a dark suit, white shirt and red tie.
The CoinsLongtime crypto skeptic Donald Trump’s latest take on Bitcoin: ‘You probably have to do some regulation’
By María Soledad Davila CaleroFebruary 23, 2024
Kraken moves to dismiss SEC lawsuit, citing retaliation from ‘a politically compromised agency’
RegulatorsKraken moves to dismiss SEC lawsuit, citing retaliation from ‘a politically compromised agency’
By Leo SchwartzFebruary 22, 2024
‘Sam didn’t snitch on anyone’: First image of Bankman-Fried behind bars surfaces
Regulators‘Sam didn’t snitch on anyone’: First image of Bankman-Fried behind bars surfaces
By Niamh RoweFebruary 20, 2024
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong in front of a purple background and wearing a black shirt.
CompaniesCoinbase posts first profitable quarter in 2 years as CEO keeps pushing for regulations: ‘We remain confident that the U.S. will get this right’
By María Soledad Davila CaleroFebruary 15, 2024
Elizabeth Warren hasn’t lost a Senate race. Is a pro-crypto Republican lawyer about to change that?
RegulatorsElizabeth Warren hasn’t lost a Senate race. Is a pro-crypto Republican lawyer about to change that?
By Niamh RoweFebruary 15, 2024
SEC Chair Gary Gensler in a suit jacket and light pick button up shirt. He's gesticulating with his hands and has a bothered expression.
RegulatorsGensler won’t commit to Ethereum ETFs, says Bitcoin approval was simply ‘most sustainable thing to do’ after losing in court
By María Soledad Davila CaleroFebruary 14, 2024
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