US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SEEKS 3-YEAR JAIL SENTENCE FOR FORMER BINANCE CEO CZ

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The Department of Justice says that Binance CEO CZ Zhao should spend three years in jail for money laundering charges. The sentence is harsher than the federal guideline of 18 months because of Zhao's willful violation of U.S. law. In November 2023, Zhao pleaded guilty to money laundering and sanctions violations, forcing Binance to pay $4.3 billion in penalties and barring Zhao from involvement with Binance for at least three years. The sentencing is scheduled for April 30th.