Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, the founder and former CEO of Binance.

In November 2023, he pleaded guilty to violating U.S. anti-money laundering laws and agreed to step down as CEO as part of a $4.3 billion settlement with the Department of Justice. He also faced charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) related to allegedly operating an illegal derivatives exchange. In April 2024, he was sentenced to four months in prison. His case highlights the increasing regulatory scrutiny on cryptocurrency exchanges and the importance of compliance with financial regulations.

He was recently given pardon by President Donal Trump, I personally believe it's a good one for him, crypto parlance at large and the world,