Changpeng Zhao

Binance Exec on the Company's M&A Outlook
Binance Exec on the Company’s M&A Outlook
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) said the company may spend over $1 billion this year on deals. Chief Communications Officer Patrick Hillmann says “we’re going to continue to k...
Binance Exec on the Company's M&A Outlook

BNB Smart Chain Resumes Operations After Major Exploit, $100M in Crypto Drained
BNB Smart Chain Resumes Operations After Major Exploit, $100M in Crypto Drained [yes, yes]
Initial token movements suggested that up to 2 million BSC tokens, worth roughly $570 million at the time, were targeted by an attacker late Thursday, but Binance CEO Changpen...
BNB Smart Chain Resumes Operations After Major Exploit, $100M in Crypto Drained

CFTC Accuses Ohio Man of $12M Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme; Binance Recovers $450K Stolen From DeFi Protocol
CFTC Accuses Ohio Man of $12M Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme; Binance Recovers $450K Stolen From DeFi Protocol
The U.S. Commodities Futures and Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken legal action against an Ohio resident it says ran a $12 million Ponzi scheme involving bitcoin. Plus, Bina...
CFTC Accuses Ohio Man of $12M Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme; Binance Recovers $450K Stolen From DeFi Protocol

Uniswap User Loses $8M Worth of Ether in Phishing Attack
Uniswap User Loses $8M Worth of Ether in Phishing Attack
A Uniswap user lost over $8 million worth of ether (ETH) Tuesday in a phishing attack, according to security researchers. “The Hash” hosts discuss the latest developments, alo...
Uniswap User Loses $8M Worth of Ether in Phishing Attack

Binance and Kraken Stick to Hiring Plans Amid Market Volatility
Binance and Kraken Stick to Hiring Plans Amid Market Volatility
While many crypto companies likes Coinbase have laid off employees amid the recent market downturn, Binance and Kraken are tweeting about their plans to continue hiring. “The...
Binance and Kraken Stick to Hiring Plans Amid Market Volatility

Brian Brooks: ‘My View About Navigating the US Waters Is a Little Bit Different From CZ's’
Brian Brooks: ‘My View About Navigating the US Waters Is a Little Bit Different From CZ’s’
Live from the 2021 SALT Conference in New York, Brian Brooks, former Acting Comptroller of the Currency, discusses why he stepped down as Binance.US CEO after just four months...
Brian Brooks: ‘My View About Navigating the US Waters Is a Little Bit Different From CZ's’

Binance.US Could Go Public in 3 Years, CEO Zhao Says
Binance.US Could Go Public in 3 Years, CEO Zhao Says
Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao says U.S. affiliate Binance.US is eyeing an initial public offering (IPO) within three years. A listing would be a boon for the embattled Binan...
Binance.US Could Go Public in 3 Years, CEO Zhao Says

Here's Why Binance CEO 'CZ' Is Looking for His Replacement
Here’s Why Binance CEO ‘CZ’ Is Looking for His Replacement
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, is looking for someone with a strong regulatory background to become its new chief executive officer, replacing...
Here's Why Binance CEO 'CZ' Is Looking for His Replacement

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Binance's CZ Is Looking for His Replacement as Exchange Gets Regulatory House in Order
“We are looking for someone with a strong regulatory background to step in and be CEO,” Changpeng Zhao said at a press conference Tuesday.
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Binance to Cut Leverage Limit to 20x, a Day After FTX Announces the Same
Binance to Cut Leverage Limit to 20x, a Day After FTX Announces the Same
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, is reducing the maximum leverage users can use to trade futures contracts. CEO Changpeng Zhao tweeted Monday th...
Binance to Cut Leverage Limit to 20x, a Day After FTX Announces the Same