Megathread: Binance CEO CZ Steps Down As Part Of $4 Billion Settlement With DOJ

This story is developing and may be related to the DOJ announcement at 3pm EST. Some outlets are reporting that he will plead guilty to anti-money laundering charges.

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https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidjeans/2023/11/21/binance-ceo-cz-in-discussions-to-step-down-as-criminal-investigation-ends/?sh=31d7b9e64aca

https://www.wsj.com/finance/currencies/binance-ceo-changpeng-zhao-step-down-plead-guilty-01f72a40 (Paywall)

https://en.bitcoinsistemi.com/breaking-binance-ceo-cz-to-step-down-as-ceo-following-us-investigations/

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