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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
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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By Beatrice NolanApril 2, 2026
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CryptoLatest crypto hack sees thieves make off with $280 million from Solana DeFi platform Drift
By Carlos GarciaApril 2, 2026
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CommentaryWhy American billionaires are abandoning Wall Street for English soccer clubs
By Andrés MartinezApril 2, 2026
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EnergyAfter renewable power’s record-smashing 2025, the Iran war could accelerate the shift as countries seek ‘structurally more resilient’ energy, UN says
By Tristan BoveApril 2, 2026
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PoliticsTrump ousts Pam Bondi as attorney general
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What to know about Gwynne Shotwell, the woman behind SpaceX’s monster IPO
NewslettersWhat to know about Gwynne Shotwell, the woman behind SpaceX’s monster IPO
By Emma HinchliffeApril 2, 2026
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EnergyMarkets rally hard on Iran’s promise to play nice in Hormuz as its leaders pocket billions from the disruption
By Eva RoytburgApril 2, 2026
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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
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
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
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
In the Bitcoin ETF marketing wars, Grayscale has an unusual advantage—its ticker
CompaniesIn the Bitcoin ETF marketing wars, Grayscale has an unusual advantage—its ticker
By Niamh RoweFebruary 9, 2024
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RegulatorsLeading senators express concern over crypto case in which SEC admitted to misleading statements: ‘Trust is undermined’
By Leo SchwartzFebruary 8, 2024
SEC may be forced to declare Ethereum a security after controversial new launch
RegulatorsSEC may be forced to declare Ethereum a security after controversial new launch
By Leo SchwartzFebruary 7, 2024
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CompaniesBinance touts 35% hike in compliance budget as firm girds for monitor, sentencing of ex-CEO Zhao
By Jeff John RobertsFebruary 2, 2024
It took a decade for spot Bitcoin ETFs to be approved. How much longer for options?
RegulatorsIt took a decade for spot Bitcoin ETFs to be approved. How much longer for options?
By Niamh RoweFebruary 2, 2024
SEC asks to dismiss contested crypto case in which agency faces sanctions over ‘materially false’ statements
RegulatorsSEC asks to dismiss contested crypto case in which agency faces sanctions over ‘materially false’ statements
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 30, 2024
Drama at Solana: Creation of new corporate entity raises questions of ‘decentralization theater’
RegulatorsDrama at Solana: Creation of new corporate entity raises questions of ‘decentralization theater’
By Ben WeissJanuary 30, 2024
You’ve got a friend in me: How amicus briefs are helping the crypto industry win over the courts
CommentaryYou’ve got a friend in me: How amicus briefs are helping the crypto industry win over the courts
By Amanda TuminelliJanuary 30, 2024
Chris Dixon, the philosopher king of crypto, makes a fresh case for blockchain. Is he too late?
CompaniesChris Dixon, the philosopher king of crypto, makes a fresh case for blockchain. Is he too late?
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 25, 2024
Hitting a record high in 2023, SEC enforcement actions against crypto firms have nearly doubled since 2021—the year Gensler took over
RegulatorsHitting a record high in 2023, SEC enforcement actions against crypto firms have nearly doubled since 2021—the year Gensler took over
By Niamh RoweJanuary 24, 2024
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CompaniesMeta abandoned crypto in 2022. Maxine Waters wants to know why the company is still filing patents for it
By María Soledad Davila CaleroJanuary 23, 2024
Coinbase will get a judge to toss the SEC’s case, says one analyst—here’s why
RegulatorsCoinbase will get a judge to toss the SEC’s case, says one analyst—here’s why
By Niamh RoweJanuary 23, 2024
FTX will have an independent examiner in its bankruptcy case as federal appeals court orders one amid concerns about widespread fraud
CompaniesFTX will have an independent examiner in its bankruptcy case as federal appeals court orders one amid concerns about widespread fraud
By Randall Chase and The Associated PressJanuary 23, 2024
SEC blames ‘SIM swap’ attack for disastrous X hack ahead of Bitcoin ETF approval
RegulatorsSEC blames ‘SIM swap’ attack for disastrous X hack ahead of Bitcoin ETF approval
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 22, 2024
No knockout in latest Coinbase-SEC fight: Both parties still awaiting judge’s decision
RegulatorsNo knockout in latest Coinbase-SEC fight: Both parties still awaiting judge’s decision
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 17, 2024
Gary Gensler says SEC decision to approve spot ETFs isn’t an endorsement: ‘Bitcoin, itself, we did not approve’
RegulatorsGary Gensler says SEC decision to approve spot ETFs isn’t an endorsement: ‘Bitcoin, itself, we did not approve’
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJanuary 12, 2024
Exclusive: Genesis reaches settlement with New York regulator. Will forfeit BitLicense and pay $8 million fine
RegulatorsExclusive: Genesis reaches settlement with New York regulator. Will forfeit BitLicense and pay $8 million fine
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 12, 2024
Bitcoin gains more than 5% as crypto industry celebrates SEC’s approval of spot ETFs
The CoinsBitcoin gains more than 5% as crypto industry celebrates SEC’s approval of spot ETFs
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJanuary 11, 2024
BlackRock and Grayscale among 11 firms approved for spot Bitcoin ETFs in long-awaited SEC decision
RegulatorsBlackRock and Grayscale among 11 firms approved for spot Bitcoin ETFs in long-awaited SEC decision
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 10, 2024
Exclusive: Jump sits out Bitcoin ETF race amid broader crypto pullback
CompaniesExclusive: Jump sits out Bitcoin ETF race amid broader crypto pullback
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 10, 2024
Hacked SEC Twitter account falsely posts agency approved Bitcoin ETFs
RegulatorsHacked SEC Twitter account falsely posts agency approved Bitcoin ETFs
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 9, 2024
Valkyrie cofounder predicts Wednesday approval amid Bitcoin ETF frenzy: ‘It’s almost surreal’
CompaniesValkyrie cofounder predicts Wednesday approval amid Bitcoin ETF frenzy: ‘It’s almost surreal’
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 9, 2024
Bitcoin ETF battles escalate as issuers including BlackRock and Cathie Wood’s ARK set fees and offer waivers
CompaniesBitcoin ETF battles escalate as issuers including BlackRock and Cathie Wood’s ARK set fees and offer waivers
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 8, 2024
Fidelity sets Bitcoin ETF fee at 0.39% ahead of expected SEC approvals
CompaniesFidelity sets Bitcoin ETF fee at 0.39% ahead of expected SEC approvals
By Leo SchwartzJanuary 2, 2024
Convicted crypto-fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried won’t face a second trial on remaining charges that include conspiracy to bribe foreign officials
RegulatorsConvicted crypto-fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried won’t face a second trial on remaining charges that include conspiracy to bribe foreign officials
By Peter Blumberg, Ava Benny-Morrison and BloombergDecember 29, 2023
Here are the biggest crypto stories of 2023
CompaniesHere are the biggest crypto stories of 2023
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezDecember 29, 2023
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