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US DOJ seeks 36-month sentence and $50 million fine for ex-Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao
Zhao argued that he is a first-time offender and has cooperated acting in good faith regarding the matter.
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SEC seeking $5.3 billion in fines from Terraform Labs, Do Kwon
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FTX investors agree to drop civil lawsuit against SBF if he snitches on celebrity promoters
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