‘l need everyone to continue performing admirably’

After the Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao stepped down on Nov. 21, having pled responsible to violating Anti-Cash Laundering legal guidelines, he despatched a press release by way of a messaging platform to the corporate’s workers. 

CZ’s letter began circulating on social media on Nov. 22. Within the letter, CZ praised the Binance staff, saying he’s “proud” of their work “at this time, up to now, and into the long run.” He additionally mentioned, “Binance shall be effective,” however hinted at restructuring.

Unique: Binance founder Zhao Changpeng CZ issued an inside letter saying “I’ll have to cope with some ache, however will survive”, quoting Star Trek (2009) , “l need everyone to continue performing admirably”. pic.twitter.com/m9w4hywIPm

— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) November 22, 2023

CZ additionally threw in a quote from the well-known science-fiction sequence Star Trek, saying:

“l need everyone to continue performing admirably.”

He additionally requested his “Binancians” to welcome and assist new CEO Richard Teng, saying he would seem on the upcoming city corridor and formally hand over to Teng.

Teng was previously the top of regional markets outdoors america at Binance. As beforehand reported, CZ commented that Teng is a “extremely certified chief” and can assist the corporate by the subsequent interval of development.

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CZ will now pay a bail of $175 million and has agreed to return to the U.S. two weeks earlier than his sentencing on Feb. 23, 2023. This might enable him to return to Dubai, the place he resides. 

The previous Binance CEO additionally posted $15 million in a separate belief account, agreeing to forfeit the funds if he fails to adhere to his bond situations.

The U.S. made a cope with Binance for a $4.3 billion settlement and plea deal with CZ, which concluded numerous the civil and legal investigations which have embattled the alternate during the last 12 months.

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