In the wake of ongoing crackdown by US regulatory agencies and investigations conducted by the Department of Justice (DOJ), Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) is reportedly stepping stepping down as chairman of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. 

According to Forbes, as part of a potential $4 billion settlement between Binance and the DOJ, CZ’s departure has been a key component. 

Binance CEO May Resign As Part Of DOJ Settlement

According to the Wall Street Journal, Changpeng Zhao is scheduled to make an appearance at a federal court in Seattle on Tuesday afternoon to enter his guilty plea. This decision represents a pivotal moment for both CZ personally and Binance as a leading global cryptocurrency exchange.

Alongside CZ’s plea, Binance will also plead guilty to a criminal charge related to violating anti-money laundering requirements. The company has agreed to pay fines amounting to $4.3 billion. This significant sum includes payments to settle civil allegations made by regulators, underscoring the broad scope of the legal settlement.

The deal, which would address alleged violations of the Bank Secrecy Act and other US laws, encompasses the Justice Department, the CFTC, and the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).

Pivotal Moment In Cryptocurrency Regulatory Clash

Binance has been under the scrutiny of the Justice Department since at least 2018, facing a series

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