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New York, April 24 (Financeflashnews) – Binance Founder Faces Money Laundering Charges, Could Serve Up to 3 Years in Prison

Binance Enabled al-Qaeda, Hamas, and ISIS to Conduct Anonymous Transactions

Prosecutors allege that under Zhao’s leadership, Binance allowed terrorists and criminals to conduct anonymous transactions. The exchange allegedly failed to report suspicious activity and served as a platform for trading illegal content. Binance enabled terrorist and criminal groups, such as al-Qaeda, Hamas, and ISIS, to conduct anonymous transactions. As a result, the U.S. prosecutor is seeking a 36-month prison sentence for Changpeng Zhao, the founder of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, for money laundering.

Zhao stepped down as CEO of Binance in November 2023, and the company agreed to a $4.32 billion fine. The fate of Zhao will be decided by a Seattle court on April 30.

The case highlights serious shortcomings in crypto market regulation and underscores the need for stricter controls.


Charges Against Changpeng Zhao and Binance:

1. Facilitating Anonymous Transactions:

Binance allegedly allowed terrorist and criminal groups, such as al-Qaeda, Hamas, and ISIS, to conduct anonymous transactions. This facilitated their ability to finance their activities and launder money.

2. Failure to Report Suspicious Activity:

Binance allegedly failed to report over 100,000 suspicious transactions linked to terrorist groups to U.S. authorities. This violated anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing laws.

3. Platform for Illegal Content:

Binance allegedly served as a platform for trading illegal content, such as child sexual abuse material. This allowed criminals and organizations involved in illicit activities to profit from the platform.

Sources: Financeflashnews, Reuters

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