Binance has named its head of regional markets outdoors of the USA, Richard Teng, as its new CEO. The change comes as founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has resigned and pleaded responsible to prices levied towards him by the U.S. Division of Justice.
In the present day, I stepped down as CEO of Binance. Admittedly, it was not straightforward to let go emotionally. However I do know it’s the proper factor to do. I made errors, and I need to take duty. That is greatest for our group, for Binance, and for myself.
Binance is now not a child. It’s…
— CZ Binance (@cz_binance) November 21, 2023
As Cointelegraph reported earlier, CZ and Binance have agreed to a plea deal with the DOJ over alleged Anti-Cash Laundering violations. The ensuing settlement will value the corporate $4.3 billion and, reportedly, bars CZ from serving as an govt at any cryptocurrency firm. He’ll even be on the hook for a $50 million high quality assessed on to him. Nonetheless, he received’t have to surrender his shares and can apparently serve no jail time.
Teng’s promotion was confirmed by former CEO CZ in a put up on X coinciding with the beginning of a DOJ press occasion asserting the actions towards Binance.
In line with CZ:
“Richard is a extremely certified chief and, with over three many years of monetary companies and regulatory expertise, he’ll navigate the corporate by means of its subsequent interval of development. He’ll guarantee Binance delivers on our subsequent part of safety, transparency, compliance, and development.”
Teng additionally posted on X roughly quarter-hour after the DOJ presser went dwell.
It’s an honour and with the deepest humility that I step into the function of Binance’s new CEO.
We function the world’s largest cryptocurrency trade by quantity. The belief positioned on us by our 150m customers and 1000’s of staff is a duty that I take severely and maintain…
— Richard Teng (@_RichardTeng) November 21, 2023
In his first public communique as CEO, Teng sought to reassure Binance customers and set up a transparent path from the day’s occasions. He laid out three areas of focus for himself and the corporate, beginning with “reassuring customers that they’ll stay assured within the monetary power, safety and security of the corporate.”
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