Binance Founder to Pay $175M Release Bond
If you’ve been following the legal saga of Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, you might be interested to know that he has agreed to pay a $175 million release bond. Additionally, he will return to the United States 14 days before his Feb. 23, 2024 sentencing. However, this arrangement might enable him to return to Dubai. This agreement was outlined in a Nov. 21 bond document filed in a Seattle federal court.
Consequences of Failure to Appear
If Zhao fails to appear in court, a warrant could be issued for his arrest. This scenario carries a $250,000 fine and a maximum of 10 years in jail. The U.S. is expected to review Zhao’s bail order. If a judge denies review of the order, it will become effective on Nov. 27 at 5 pm Washington time.
Legal Agreements between the U.S. and the UAE
Even though no extradition agreement exists between the U.S. and the United Arab Emirates, the two countries made a bilateral agreement to enhance law enforcement cooperation on Feb. 24. This bilateral agreement might play a role in Zhao’s legal situation, given his ties to Dubai.
Hot Take: Implications for Zhao and Binance
It is uncertain what the outcome will be for Zhao, but it’s clear that his legal situation could have ramifications for Binance. Stay tuned as this story develops.
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