The article discusses the case of Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, who is facing sentencing for charges related to enabling money laundering. U.S. prosecutors are seeking a 36-month sentence for Zhao, arguing that it should be higher than the advisory guidelines due to the gravity of his crimes. Zhao is accused of failing to implement an effective anti-money laundering program and allowing Binance to process transactions involving proceeds of unlawful activity.
Three highlights of the article are:
1. U.S. prosecutors are seeking a 36-month sentence for Changpeng Zhao, double the high end of the advisory guidelines, to reflect the seriousness of the offenses.
2. Zhao is accused of wilfully failing to implement an effective anti-money laundering program and enabling Binance to process transactions involving proceeds of unlawful activity.
3. Binance has been separately sued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission over alleged mishandling of customer assets and operating an illegal exchange in the U.S.
In summary, the article details the sentencing memorandum filed by U.S. prosecutors seeking a 36-month sentence for Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, for charges related to enabling money laundering. Zhao is accused of failing to implement an effective anti-money laundering program and allowing Binance to process transactions involving proceeds of unlawful activity.
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