幣安法律困境：前執行長因洗錢案被判刑

經過當局多年的調查，幣安前執行長趙長鵬因違反美國反洗錢法被判處四個月監禁。儘管建議判處更嚴厲的刑罰，但法官沒有發現任何證據表明趙知道違法活動，因此判處較輕的處罰，並處以巨額罰款。這項判決結束了一系列涉及美國司法部、美國證券交易委員會和美國商品期貨交易委員會等多個美國機構的調查，這些調查針對的是幣安自 2018 年以來可能存在的商業行為違規行為。

Binance's Legal Ordeal: A Chronicle of Investigations and Allegations

幣安的法律考驗：調查和指控的編年史

Seattle, Washington - Former Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao stands convicted of money laundering violations, marking a culmination of years-long investigations by United States authorities. The sentencing comes as a blow to the crypto empire that Binance has built, raising questions about its future and the wider crypto industry's compliance with regulations.

華盛頓州西雅圖 - 幣安前執行長趙長鵬被判犯有洗錢罪，這標誌著美國當局長達數年的調查達到了高潮。這項判決對幣安建立的加密貨幣帝國是一個打擊，引發了人們對其未來以及更廣泛的加密貨幣產業遵守法規的質疑。

A Trail of Probes Leading to Prosecution

一系列調查導致起訴

The saga began in 2018 when the Department of Justice (DOJ) initiated an investigation into Binance's compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) laws and sanctions. The probe expanded to include allegations of unlicensed money transmission, money laundering conspiracy, and criminal sanctions violations.

這場傳奇始於 2018 年，當時美國司法部 (DOJ) 對幣安遵守反洗錢 (AML) 法律和製裁的情況發起了調查。調查範圍擴大到包括未經許可的資金傳輸、洗錢陰謀和違反刑事制裁的指控。

In 2021, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) joined the scrutiny, examining the company's offer of crypto derivatives to U.S. customers without proper registration. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) also launched inquiries into the relationship between Binance.US and trading firms Sigma Chain AG and Merit Peak, as well as into Binance Holdings' 2017 initial coin offering (ICO).

2021 年，商品期貨交易委員會 (CFTC) 加入了審查，審查該公司在未經適當註冊的情況下向美國客戶提供的加密衍生品。美國證券交易委員會 (SEC) 也對 Binance.US 與交易公司 Sigma Chain AG 和 Merit Peak 之間的關係以及幣安控股 2017 年首次代幣發行 (ICO) 進行了調查。

A Series of Accusations and Legal Battles

一系列指控和法律鬥爭

As investigations intensified, so did the accusations against Binance and its executives. In March 2023, the CFTC sued Zhao, compliance chief Samuel Lim, and the exchange for seven counts of trading irregularities and market manipulation. Binance denied the allegations, claiming it did not engage in profit-driven trading or market manipulation.

隨著調查的深入，針對幣安及其高層的指控也隨之增加。 2023 年 3 月，CFTC 對趙、合規主管 Samuel Lim 和交易所提起七項交易違規和市場操縱指控。幣安否認了這些指控，聲稱其沒有從事以利潤為導向的交易或市場操縱。

In May 2023, the DOJ launched another probe focusing on potential violations of U.S. sanctions by allowing Russians access to the cryptocurrency exchange. The investigation aligned with the DOJ's broader national security concerns about Binance's operations in Russia.

2023 年 5 月，美國司法部啟動了另一項調查，重點調查允許俄羅斯人進入加密貨幣交易所可能違反美國制裁的行為。這項調查符合司法部對幣安在俄羅斯業務的更廣泛的國家安全擔憂。

The SEC filed charges against Binance and CZ in June 2023, alleging violations of securities law, including inadequate market oversight and potential wash trading. The suit also accused Binance of failing to restrict U.S. investors from using Binance.com and claimed that funds from Binance and Binance.US were commingled into an account controlled by CZ-associated Merit Peak Limited.

美國證券交易委員會 (SEC) 於 2023 年 6 月對幣安和 CZ 提出指控，指控其違反證券法，包括市場監管不足和潛在的虛假交易。該訴訟還指控幣安未能限制美國投資者使用 Binance.com，並聲稱來自 Binance 和 Binance.US 的資金被混入由 CZ 關聯的 Merit Peak Limited 控制的帳戶。

The SEC's actions led to an emergency restraining order against Binance.US, drastically reducing its U.S. activities. Senior executives began to depart, signaling growing uncertainty and instability within the Binance organization.

美國證券交易委員會的行動導致對 Binance.US 發出緊急限制令，大幅減少其在美國的活動。高層開始離職，顯示幣安組織內部的不確定性和不穩定性日益增加。

A Settlement and a Change in Leadership

和解與領導階層變動

In November 2023, Binance reached a major turning point when CZ stepped down as CEO following a $4.3 billion settlement with U.S. authorities. The settlement included fines for violations such as failing to maintain an effective AML program. Richard Teng took over as the new CEO of Binance.

2023 年 11 月，幣安迎來了一個重大轉折點，CZ 在與美國當局達成 43 億美元和解後辭去了執行長一職。和解協議包括對未能維持有效的反洗錢計畫等違規行為處以罰款。滕理查德 (Richard Teng) 接任幣安新任執行長。

As part of the settlement, Zhao pleaded guilty to one felony charge of conspiring to violate anti-money laundering laws. "I made mistakes, and I must take responsibility," CZ said. "This is best for our community, for Binance, and for myself."

作為和解協議的一部分，趙承認一項共謀違反反洗錢法的重罪指控。 「我犯了錯誤，我必須承擔責任，」CZ說。 “這對我們的社區、幣安和我自己都是最好的。”

Lingering Questions and Industry Implications

揮之不去的問題和產業影響

The Binance saga has raised important questions about the regulation of cryptocurrency exchanges and the compliance responsibilities of their executives. The industry is still grappling with the implications of the case and the precedent it sets for future enforcement actions.

幣安事件引發了有關加密貨幣交易所監管及其高階主管合規責任的重要問題。該行業仍在努力應對該案的影響及其為未來執法行動樹立的先例。

Binance's troubles underscore the importance of adhering to regulatory requirements and cooperating with investigations. Exchanges must invest in robust compliance systems and engage in transparent and responsive communication with authorities.

幣安的麻煩凸顯了遵守法規要求和配合調查的重要性。交易所必須投資強大的合規系統，並與當局進行透明和積極的溝通。

The case also highlights the need for clear and consistent regulations for the crypto industry, both domestically and internationally. The lack of a comprehensive regulatory framework has contributed to the challenges faced by exchanges and regulators alike.

該案也強調了國內和國際上對加密產業制定明確和一致的監管的必要性。缺乏全面的監管框架加劇了交易所和監管機構面臨的挑戰。

As the Binance saga unfolds, the crypto industry awaits further developments and the ongoing evolution of regulatory oversight. The outcome will undoubtedly shape the future of digital assets and their role in the global financial system.

隨著幣安傳奇的展開，加密產業正在等待進一步的發展和監管的不斷演變。這一結果無疑將塑造數位資產的未來及其在全球金融體系中的作用。