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Binance’s Fundamentals Are “Very Strong”, Claims New CEO Richard Teng

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Qadir AK

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, and its CEO, Changpeng Zhao, have pled guilty to federal charges, as detailed in a recent U.S. Department of Justice press release.

Amidst these developments, Binance’s new CEO, Richard Teng, has confidently asserted the robustness of the company’s fundamentals in a striking statement.

But after everything that’s happened, is it really believable? Hmm, you decide.

A New Leader at the Helm

Despite the upheaval caused by legal challenges and the CEO’s resignation, Teng emphasized Binance’s solid operational foundation. He remarked, “The fundamentals of our business are VERY strong.”

He added that Binance will continue to operate as the world’s largest crypto exchange by volume, with its capital structure debt-free expenses modest. Also, despite the low fees it charges users, the company has robust revenues and profits.

Responding to concerns about Binance handling the hefty $4.3 billion DOJ fine, Teng’s figures show a different story. An analysis by a Coinbase director revealed Binance’s assets total a whopping $6.35 billion, with $3.19 billion in stablecoins. This challenges the idea that Binance needs to sell off crypto assets to cover its legal obligations.

Also Read: Binance’s CZ To Face Upto 10 Years in Prison? Here Are the Details

DOJ’s Verdict: A $4 Billion Resolution

The Department of Justice’s press release was clear, detailing Binance and Zhao’s admission of guilt on charges related to the Bank Secrecy Act, failure to register as a money-transmitting business, and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. To settle these accusations, Binance agreed to a hefty payment exceeding $4 billion.

The press release highlighted Binance’s past missteps, pointing out its focus on growth and profits over legal compliance. The company admitted to serving U.S. customers without proper registration with FinCEN and the absence of an effective anti-money laundering program, resulting in transactions violating U.S. sanctions.

Why is Teng So Confident?

Despite the challenges, Teng’s optimism shines through, offering hope for resilience and stability for Binance. The company’s debt-free status, controlled operational costs, and substantial profits signal a strong position to weather the legal storm and continue its upward trajectory.

Qadir AK

Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space.

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