Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Quits, Pleads Guilty, and Must Pay $200 Million in Fines
wired.com/story/binance-cz-ceo-quits-pleads-guilty-breaking-law/
Quick Glance: Binance Faces Billions in Fines, CEO to Step Down Over Money Laundering Charges
- Founder and CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, also known as 'CZ', plans to step down and plead guilty to violating US anti-money laundering regulations, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
- The crypto exchange did not respond to multiple requests for comment from TechCrunch regarding the charges.
- Binance was founded in June 2017 and quickly rose to become the world's largest crypto exchange within 180 days.
- In the past 24 hours, Binance's trading volume exceeded $11.6 billion, marking a 515% increase over the second largest exchange, Coinbase, according to CoinMarketCap data.
Crypto Problems Grow: Binance Might Face Money-Laundering Charges: U.S. prosecutors are considering charges against the cryptocurrency exchange and its ...
thestreet.com/investing/cryptocurrency/crypto-problems-grow-binance-might-face-charges
Esport Tournament: Joint eSport Tournament with FC Shakhtar and famous egamer - YOZHYK
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Binance pauses Bitcoin withdrawals, citing ‘stuck transaction causing a backlog’: The largest crypto exchange temporarily halted transactions in the largest ...
fortune.com/2022/06/13/binance-pauses-bitcoin-withdrawals-changpeng-cz-zhao/
League of Corinth: The First Time All Greeks United - GreekReporter.com: The League of Corinth was an initiative of King Philip II of Macedon to unite all Greek ...
greekreporter.com/2024/03/27/league-corinth-greek-people-united/
‘Exercise extreme care’: Another hole opens on Nitinaht road: It is the second large hole that has formed on the road this year.
timescolonist.com/local-news/exercise-extreme-care-another-hole-opens-on-nitinaht-road-8511710
Binance Executive Flees Nigerian Prison Amid New Charges: The cryptocurrency exchange was charged with tax evasion in Nigeria on Monday.
forbes.com/sites/anafaguy/2024/03/25/binance-executive-flees-nigerian-prison-amid-new-charges/
SBF Sentencing: 8 Other Crypto Executives Accused Facing Fraud Cases: FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison. It was shorter than ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/sbf-sentencing-8-other-crypto-executives-accused-facing-fraud-cases
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Tech Latest: Binance CEO stresses new 'compliance focused' culture: Tech Latest by Nikkei Asia brings you the newest updates from Asia's technology industry ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Tech-Latest-Binance-CEO-stresses-new-compliance-focused-culture
Nigerian govt gets date to arraign Binance, two others for tax evasion: Count one alleged that while involved in carrying and offering services to subscribers on ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/681660-nigerian-govt-gets-date-to-arraign-binance-two-others-for-tax-evasion.html
Binance executive sues Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, EFCC: The lawyer to one of the Binance executives withdraws his appearance
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/681654-binance-executive-sues-nigerias-national-security-adviser-efcc.html
Hemme's mathematical puzzle: How big is the angle?: How can the angle be determined?
spektrum.de/raetsel/wie-gross-ist-der-winkel/2206172
Victoria and Esquimalt Police Board told it didn’t follow guidance in handling of complaint
timescolonist.com/local-news/victoria-and-esquimalt-police-board-told-it-didnt-follow-guidance-in-handling-of-complaint-8521047
Canadian Province Asks QuadrigaCX Co-Founder to Explain His Wealth in New Order: This is the third test for the Province's new tool to combat money ...
coindesk.com/policy/2024/03/28/canadian-province-asks-quadrigacx-co-founder-to-explain-his-wealth-in-new-order/
Safeguards said to be in place to protect Victoria bridges: There have been minor collisions at the Johnson Street Bridge.
timescolonist.com/local-news/safeguards-said-to-be-in-place-to-protect-victoria-bridges-8515251
Quick Glance: New Insights into Baltimore Bridge Collapse from Drone and Traffic Camera Footage
- Authorities released footage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge crash site on Thursday.
- New traffic camera recordings provided a different perspective on the moments leading up to the bridge's collapse on Tuesday.
- An audio recording of emergency communications sheds light on the tense moments before the Baltimore bridge collapsed.
- Officials announced the suspension of search and rescue operations following the Baltimore bridge collapse on Tuesday.
Man found not criminally responsible for Nanaimo coffee shop killing: Two psychiatrists testified that James Turok was experiencing a psychotic episode during ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/man-found-not-criminally-responsible-for-nanaimo-coffee-shop-killing-8520369
Union demands pay hike for foreign teachers after 20 years pay freeze - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/culture/202403260032
Avoid Wallace Drive near West Saanich Road due to damaged gas line: Brewskys Taphouse said it would be closed on Tuesday evening
timescolonist.com/local-news/avoid-wallace-drive-near-west-saanich-road-due-to-gas-leak-8514240
Handgun seized during impaired driving investigation in Port Hardy ferry lineup: The man is scheduled to appear in court date on May 20, 2024.
timescolonist.com/local-news/handgun-seized-during-impaired-driving-investigation-in-port-hardy-ferry-lineup-8513857
Concern for missing man last seen in Tofino: police: Michael Moynihan, 42, was reported missing on March 25, 2024.
timescolonist.com/local-news/concern-for-missing-man-last-seen-in-tofino-police-8512099
Binance Executive Flees Nigerian Prison Amid New Charges: The cryptocurrency exchange was charged with tax evasion in Nigeria on Monday.
forbes.com/sites/anafaguy/2024/03/25/binance-executive-flees-nigerian-prison-amid-new-charges/
After threatening to block Binance for months, Philippines does the deed: Points out scofflaw crypto outfit needs a license
theregister.com/2024/03/26/philippines_blocks_binance/
Binance Russian Successor Exchange CommEX Plans to Shut Down: An exchange that took over Binance’s Russia business in September is shutting down.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-25/binance-russian-successor-exchange-commex-plans-to-shut-down
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Tributes have been pouring in for veteran Nollywood actor Amaechi Muonagor who died on Sunday.
Muonagor's death comes just a few days after he appealed for ... Show more
Africa Live: French court confirms Liberian ex-rebel's conviction - BBC News: A French appeals court confirms that Kunti Kamara was guilty of the war crimes ...
bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-africa-68399818
Quick Glance: Africa News: 25-31 March 2024
- Six people found guilty of the murder of politician Chokri Belaid after a decade-long wait
- Kenya Airways reports an operating profit for the first time since 2017
- Cocoa prices hit a record high due to harvest failures caused by droughts
- Ugandan government instructs all civil servants to exercise weekly for health benefits
Nigeria Binance: British-Kenyan executive Nadeem Anjarwalla no longer in custody: Nadeem Anjarwalla has left the country after a month in custody ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68656119
Binance to end support for USDC stablecoin on Tron blockchain network: Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said on Monday it will end support for deposits and ...
reuters.com/technology/binance-end-support-usdc-stablecoin-tron-blockchain-2024-03-25/
Missing 87-year-old man found deceased: Nanaimo RCMP: Ivan Lambert had last been seen on March 17. He was reported missing two days later.
timescolonist.com/local-news/missing-87-year-old-man-found-deceased-nanaimo-rcmp-8498607
Binance executive escapes Nigerian custody as authorities file new tax charges: One of two Binance executives detained in Nigeria has escaped custody ...
cnbc.com/2024/03/25/binance-executive-escapes-nigerian-custody-as-authorities-file-new-tax-charges.html
Changes to music programs among proposed budget options in Greater Victoria School District
timescolonist.com/local-news/changes-to-music-programs-among-proposed-budget-options-in-greater-victoria-school-district-8501610
Former Victoria lawyer disbarred, ordered to pay $49,075: Despite retiring and handing in his licence, lawyer Lindsay Ross has been disbarred by the Law Society ...
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RCMP seek witnesses to 'disturbance' at Cowichan Aquatic Centre: A 33-second video posted to Facebook showing a portion of the incident alleges that a man had ...
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Authorities try to track down mysterious late-night loud bangs in Esquimalt, some point to construction site
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Nigeria Sues Cryptocurrency Firm Binance for Tax Evasion: Nigerian authorities on Monday slapped four counts of tax evasion on cryptocurrency exchange company ...
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Terrorists kill 11 people, kidnap 20 others in Zamfara ... Show more
The 1.6 million-year-old discovery that changes what we know about human evolution
independent.co.uk/news/science/archaeology/human-evolution-language-origin-archaeology-b2516856.html
Ex-DSS boss criticises NSA’s handling of fleeing Binance Executive: A former DSS Assistant Director, Dennis Amachree, has bemoaned how a fleeing Binance ...
punchng.com/ex-dss-boss-criticises-nsas-handling-of-fleeing-binance-executive/
Philippines to block Binance exchange: The ban will take effect within three months, offering investors the opportunity to exit their crypto positions held ...
cointelegraph.com/news/philippines-block-binance-exchange
Cyclist has life-threatening injuries after being struck by car in View Royal: Drug and alcohol impairment have been ruled out as contributing factors in the ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/cyclist-has-life-threatening-injuries-after-being-struck-by-car-in-view-royal-8505467
Binance CEO touts 'compliance focused' culture after U.S. plea deal: BANGKOK -- Binance CEO Richard Teng says the cryptocurrency exchange's record $4 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Cryptocurrencies/Binance-CEO-touts-compliance-focused-culture-after-U.S.-plea-deal
B.C. Supreme Court approves $51M settlement for Facebook users: Images of Facebook users were used in advertising without their permission
timescolonist.com/local-news/bc-supreme-court-approves-51m-settlement-for-facebook-users-8503032
Binance executives remain in detention after Nigeria court appearance, families say
reuters.com/world/africa/binance-executives-remain-detention-after-nigeria-court-appearance-families-say-2024-03-20/
The 1.6 million year-old discovery that changes what we know about human evolution
independent.co.uk/news/science/archaeology/human-language-origins-speaking-evolution-b2515534.html
Quick Glance: The origins of human language 1.6 million years ago
- Research reveals the origin of human language 1.6 million years ago in Africa.
- The development of language was crucial for hunting coordination and knowledge transmission.
- The increase in brain size and the emergence of Broca's area were crucial factors in language development.
- The rudimentary language 1.6 million years ago significantly impacted human evolution.
Revealed: How online crypto criminal was unmasked in landmark police probe: Cybercrime cops gained unprecedented access to a cryptocurrency exchange's ...
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/crime-courts/6405552/revealed-how-online-crypto-criminal-was-unmasked/
ETH a security? Celsius clawbacks, SBF says sentence too harsh: Hodler’s Digest, March 17-23
cointelegraph.com/magazine/sec-ethereum-security-binance-insider-traders-sam-bankman-fried-hodlers-digest/
'We need to be vigilant': Declining humpback whale population blamed on warming waters
timescolonist.com/islander/we-need-to-be-vigilant-declining-humpback-whale-population-blamed-on-warming-waters-8500191
The Only Ancient Temple in Greece That is Almost Intact - GreekReporter.com: There is an ancient temple in Greece that is almost intact, standing at the top of ...
greekreporter.com/2024/03/19/only-ancient-temple-greece-intact/
BC captures 12th Hockey East title with 6-2 victory over BU: Boston College and Boston University are the top two teams in the country.
bostonherald.com/2024/03/23/bc-captures-12th-hockey-east-title-with-6-2-victory-over-bu/
Where grizzly bears may roam free again in Washington state: new federal plan: The last verified sighting in the U.S. North Cascades was more than two decades ...
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View Royal to introduce CRD's first bear-proof garbage containers in pilot project
timescolonist.com/local-news/view-royal-to-introduce-crds-first-bear-proof-garbage-containers-in-pilot-project-8499112
'Seismic shift' in B.C.'s visa requirements creates confusion for international graduate students
timescolonist.com/bc-news/seismic-shift-in-bcs-visa-requirements-creates-confusion-for-international-graduate-students-8496755
Impaired driver caught after crashing into 'report impaired drivers' sign in View Royal
timescolonist.com/local-news/impaired-driver-caught-after-crashing-into-report-impaired-drivers-sign-in-view-royal-8498269
East Sooke Road reopens after multi-vehicle incident: The road reopened several hours after it was first closed.
timescolonist.com/local-news/east-sooke-road-reopens-after-multi-vehicle-incident-8494715
Multi-vehicle crash results in closure on East Sooke Road: The public is asked to avoid the area between the 4600 and 4800 block of East Sooke Road as police ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/multi-vehicle-crash-results-in-closure-on-east-sooke-road-8494715
Developer plans two towers for downtown Y site across from Christ Church: Concert Properties seeks rezoning approval for project that would include 220 condos ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/developer-plans-two-towers-for-downtown-y-site-across-from-christ-church-8493976
Affordable housing project in Saanich to serve 'intergenerational' clientele: The 95-unit project will be geared to students, older adults and families as part ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/affordable-housing-project-in-saanich-to-serve-intergenerational-clientele-8493980
New film commissioner brings ‘vast experience’ to the role: Peter Hayman has 25 years of experience in the film, television and music industries ...
timescolonist.com/entertainment/new-film-commissioner-brings-vast-experience-to-the-role-8493749
TradFi Wall Street firms pushing for Ether ETF approval, says former Binance Labs head
cointelegraph.com/news/trad-wall-street-firms-pushing-ether-etf-approval
Too much or not enough: B.C. senior decries gaps in rental assistance program: B.C. said it’s reviewing the income threshold for existing rental support programs ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/too-much-or-not-enough-bc-senior-decries-gaps-in-rental-assistance-program-8474133
3 reasons why Binance’s BNB could rally to a new all-time high: BNB recovers alongside the wider crypto market, but it appears that improving fundamentals back ...
cointelegraph.com/news/3-reasons-why-binance-s-bnb-could-rally-to-a-new-all-time-high
Police investigate violent play in B.C. youth hockey game: The incident involved a player being injured and sent to hospital for observation as a result of a ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/police-investigate-violent-play-in-bc-youth-hockey-game-8473709
Trans Mountain Oil Pipeline Startup Date Hangs on Final Segment: The startup date for Canada’s mega oil pipeline should be known within weeks as Trans Mountain ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-20/trudeau-s-mega-oil-pipeline-startup-hangs-on-final-1-6-mile-leg
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Canada Struggles to Maintain Social Programs, From Heath Care to Housing: From Toronto to Vancouver, some residents are losing faith in a government social ...
bloomberg.com/graphics/2024-canada-services-benefits-data/
Quick Glance: Canada's Struggle with Social Programs: Health to Housing
- Canada's social safety net is showing signs of unraveling, from healthcare to housing.
- Despite a robust international image, Canada grapples with inadequate social protection, especially in affordable housing.
- The healthcare system in Montreal is overwhelmed, with long wait times and a shortage of family doctors.
- Vancouver is at the forefront of a growing drug crisis, compounded by housing and healthcare pressures.
British Columbia Steps Up Probe of Gold, Rolexes in Patryn (Dhanani) Crypto Case: Provincial officials in Canada are trying to force the surviving co-founder of ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/british-columbia-steps-up-probe-of-gold-rolexes-in-patryn-dhanani-crypto-case
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Daniel Kahneman, Nobel-winning economist, dies at 90: Economist Daniel Kahneman found that people rely on shortcuts that often lead them to make wrongheaded ...
washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2024/03/27/daniel-kahneman-dead/
Quick Glance: Daniel Kahneman, Pioneer of Behavioral Economics, Dies at 90
- Daniel Kahneman, an Israeli American psychologist and best-selling author, passed away at the age of 90. His award-winning research revolutionized economics and various fields by showcasing how people often abandon logical thinking and jump to hasty conclusions.
- Dr. Kahneman's research debunked the concept of 'homo economicus' and revealed that individuals frequently resort to intellectual shortcuts that lead to misguided decisions.
- He coined the term 'thinking, fast and slow' and illustrated how people are often overly confident, placing excessive faith in their intuitions.
- Kahneman and his colleague Tversky pioneered behavioral economics, applying psychological insights to economic decision-making and influencing behavior in diverse sectors.
Dakota Joshua’s return a silver lining for Vancouver Canucks amid other injury concerns
sportsnet.ca/nhl/dakota-joshuas-return-a-silver-lining-for-vancouver-canucks-amid-other-injury-concerns/
Exclusive: First Quantum execs discuss investment, disputed copper with Chinese officials
reuters.com/markets/commodities/first-quantum-execs-discuss-investment-disputed-copper-with-chinese-officials-2024-03-27/
North West education MEC apologises to teacher embroiled in race storm: North West basic education MEC Ntsetsao Motsumi has apologised to a former teacher at ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-26-north-west-education-mec-apologises-to-teacher-embroiled-in-race-storm/
Sega announces major layoffs across UK studios, sells Company of Heroes maker Relic
neowin.net/news/sega-announces-major-layoffs-across-uk-studios-sells-company-of-heroes-maker-relic/
Buy Bitcoin (BTC), Short MicroStrategy (MSTR) on Value Gap, Says Kerrisdale: Long Bitcoin, short shares of MicroStrategy Inc.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/buy-bitcoin-btc-short-microstrategy-mstron-value-gap-says-kerrisdale
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What’s next for generative video: OpenAI's Sora has raised the bar for AI moviemaking. Here are four things to bear in mind as we wrap our heads around what's ...
technologyreview.com/2024/03/28/1090252/whats-next-for-generative-video/
New Lines is excited to announce that its work has been nominated for not just one but three @onewm awards: oneworldmedia.org.uk/awards/longlist-2024/ Short Documentary Award — "The Last ... Show more
UVic music appointment takes Marion Newman full circle: Critically acclaimed mezzo-soprano joins university as assistant professor at school of music
timescolonist.com/entertainment/uvic-music-appointment-takes-marion-newman-full-circle-8520317
Layoffs Hit Sega Europe, Total War Developer Creative Assembly and Sonic Dream Team Developer Hardlight, Sega Sells Relic Entertainment - IGN
ign.com/articles/layoffs-hit-sega-europe-total-war-developer-creative-assembly-and-sonic-dream-team-developer-hardlight-sega-sells-relic-entertainment
Parksville property owners get exemption from short-term rental rules: The B.C. government has clarified exemption requirements for strata hotels and motels.
timescolonist.com/local-news/parksville-property-owners-get-exemption-from-short-term-rental-rules-8520733
Homeworld 3 is getting a ton of changes from player feedback before its May 13 release
neowin.net/news/homeworld-3-is-getting-a-ton-of-changes-from-player-feedback-before-its-may-13-release/
Talking Point: Why Isn't Nintendo Revealing Its Partner Devs Before Launch?: Wanted: Dev 'fore it's live
nintendolife.com/features/talking-point-why-isnt-nintendo-revealing-its-partner-devs-before-launch
Bay Area arts: 7 cool shows to see this weekend and beyond: From ODC to The Boss to Yo-Yo Ma and a Betty Reid Soskin musical, there is a lot to see and do in the ...
mercurynews.com/2024/03/27/bay-area-arts-6-cool-shows-to-see-this-weekend-and-beyond-3/
Don’t Starve is getting a board game spin-off: The survival roguelike Don’t Starve is getting a board game. It will be available to purchase via Kickstarter.
polygon.com/tabletop-games/24112612/dont-starve-the-board-game-announcement-price-release-kickstarter
First Nations of Canada building housing, high-rises, battery plant: The massive housing and other economic development projects underway in Canada could be ...
businessinsider.com/first-nations-vancouver-canada-building-housing-high-rises-battery-plant-2024-3
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The inquiry gets a personal lesson in foreign interference: Mehmet Tohti told the commission what Uyghur Canadians have been through, pulling from his own ...
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Commentary: Live pigeon shoots should be banned in Florida: The author objects to live pigeon shoots for what they do to wild birds, wild mammals and feral ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/27/commentary-live-pigeon-shoots-should-be-banned-in-florida/
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