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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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Judge rules Terra ‘stablecoin’ and other tokens are securities in victory for the SEC and departure from Ripple case
RegulatorsJudge rules Terra ‘stablecoin’ and other tokens are securities in victory for the SEC and departure from Ripple case
By Leo SchwartzDecember 28, 2023
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RegulatorsSEC ‘deeply regrets’ errors in crypto case, asks judge to waive sanctions after misleading statements
By Leo SchwartzDecember 22, 2023
Exclusive: NY financial regulator approves Paxos expansion to Solana, allowing for its first stablecoin issuance beyond Ethereum
CompaniesExclusive: NY financial regulator approves Paxos expansion to Solana, allowing for its first stablecoin issuance beyond Ethereum
By Leo SchwartzDecember 22, 2023
Newly filed Bitcoin ETF application targets ESG investors with carbon credits
CompaniesNewly filed Bitcoin ETF application targets ESG investors with carbon credits
By Leo SchwartzDecember 18, 2023
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RegulatorsCoinbase, Andreessen Horowitz, Circle among heavyweight donors committing $78 million to new crypto PAC
By Ben WeissDecember 18, 2023
NY attorney general’s office touts Gemini and DCG lawsuit in renewed push for expanded crypto role
RegulatorsNY attorney general’s office touts Gemini and DCG lawsuit in renewed push for expanded crypto role
By Leo SchwartzDecember 18, 2023
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RegulatorsSEC rejects Coinbase’s request for a separate regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry
By Ben WeissDecember 15, 2023
Tesla and Block among Bitcoin-holding firms to get boost from accounting rule change in late 2024
CompaniesTesla and Block among Bitcoin-holding firms to get boost from accounting rule change in late 2024
By Jeff John RobertsDecember 13, 2023
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RegulatorsEl Salvador’s Bitcoin ‘Volcano Bond’ could be issued early next year after approval by regulator
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezDecember 12, 2023
El Salvador became the first country to accept Bitcoin as legal tender. Now it’s offering citizenship for a $1 million ‘investment’
RegulatorsEl Salvador became the first country to accept Bitcoin as legal tender. Now it’s offering citizenship for a $1 million ‘investment’
By Leo SchwartzDecember 8, 2023
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao must stay in the U.S. for sentencing,  judge rules
CompaniesBinance founder Changpeng Zhao must stay in the U.S. for sentencing, judge rules
By Jeff John RobertsDecember 7, 2023
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CompaniesJamie Dimon blasts crypto, tells Senate he would ‘close it down’—even as JPMorgan pushes forward with blockchain payments
By Jeff John RobertsDecember 6, 2023
Crypto firms could spend more on lobbying than in 2022—when FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried were still writing checks
CompaniesCrypto firms could spend more on lobbying than in 2022—when FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried were still writing checks
By Leo SchwartzDecember 5, 2023
Judge scolds SEC for apparent deception in crypto case, threatens to sanction agency
RegulatorsJudge scolds SEC for apparent deception in crypto case, threatens to sanction agency
By Leo Schwartz and Jeff John RobertsDecember 1, 2023
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RegulatorsPro-crypto Majority Whip Tom Emmer denounces CBDCs as a ‘surveillance tool’ and calls for stablecoin oversight
By Leo SchwartzNovember 30, 2023
Treasury’s Wally Adeyemo wants to crack down on illicit finance enabled by crypto: ‘A clear and present danger for national security’
RegulatorsTreasury’s Wally Adeyemo wants to crack down on illicit finance enabled by crypto: ‘A clear and present danger for national security’
By Leo SchwartzNovember 29, 2023
Used by North Korea–linked hackers, Sinbad.io becomes 3rd crypto mixer slapped with U.S. sanctions in last 18 months
RegulatorsUsed by North Korea–linked hackers, Sinbad.io becomes 3rd crypto mixer slapped with U.S. sanctions in last 18 months
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezNovember 29, 2023
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RegulatorsHong Kong crypto regulators under fire again after creators of Hounax exchange allegedly disappear with $19 million
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezNovember 28, 2023
Gary Gensler has remade the SEC into a crypto nemesis and climate warrior. Now a backlash is brewing
MagazineGary Gensler has remade the SEC into a crypto nemesis and climate warrior. Now a backlash is brewing
By Leo Schwartz and Jeff John RobertsNovember 28, 2023
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RegulatorsPro-crypto Majority Whip Tom Emmer says $4.3 billion Binance settlement shows U.S. doesn’t need new crypto laws
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezNovember 27, 2023
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CompaniesCoinbase stock surges 18% in a week as CEO Brian Armstrong says Binance settlement closes ‘that chapter of crypto’s history’
By Ben WeissNovember 27, 2023
Analysis: Binance’s $4.3 billion plea deal is a victory for the company—but there’s a huge catch
RegulatorsAnalysis: Binance’s $4.3 billion plea deal is a victory for the company—but there’s a huge catch
By Jeff John RobertsNovember 21, 2023
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao charged with money laundering, agrees to step down as part of $4.3 billion DOJ settlement
RegulatorsBinance CEO Changpeng Zhao charged with money laundering, agrees to step down as part of $4.3 billion DOJ settlement
By Leo SchwartzNovember 21, 2023
SEC alleges in new lawsuit that Kraken failed to register and commingled customers’ funds
RegulatorsSEC alleges in new lawsuit that Kraken failed to register and commingled customers’ funds
By Leo SchwartzNovember 20, 2023
Do Kwon denied appeal in Montenegro as possible extradition to South Korea or U.S. looms
RegulatorsDo Kwon denied appeal in Montenegro as possible extradition to South Korea or U.S. looms
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezNovember 17, 2023
Sins of the father: Could Joe Bankman go to jail for helping his son run FTX?
RegulatorsSins of the father: Could Joe Bankman go to jail for helping his son run FTX?
By Jeff John RobertsNovember 13, 2023
FTX claims Bybit, one of world’s largest crypto exchanges, used VIP status to pull hundreds of millions of dollars during collapse
CompaniesFTX claims Bybit, one of world’s largest crypto exchanges, used VIP status to pull hundreds of millions of dollars during collapse
By Leo SchwartzNovember 11, 2023
Ripple’s CEO says beating the SEC in court isn’t enough to make U.S. banks less skittish toward crypto—there must be clear policy
CompaniesRipple’s CEO says beating the SEC in court isn’t enough to make U.S. banks less skittish toward crypto—there must be clear policy
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezNovember 8, 2023
The battle to revive FTX is down to a former NYSE president, a fintech startup, and a private investment firm
CompaniesThe battle to revive FTX is down to a former NYSE president, a fintech startup, and a private investment firm
By Ben WeissNovember 8, 2023
Fed’s Michael Barr calls for strong stablecoin regulation and says ‘we haven’t made a decision’ when it comes to CBDCs
RegulatorsFed’s Michael Barr calls for strong stablecoin regulation and says ‘we haven’t made a decision’ when it comes to CBDCs
By Leo SchwartzNovember 7, 2023
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