Richard Teng
CEO · since 2023
Editor's brief
The desk's read on Binance
Unmatched liquidity and product breadth, repaid by the most expensive enforcement chapter in crypto history. Post-settlement compliance build-out is real but still being market-tested.
Tokens issued
Tokens issued by Binance
| Ticker | Name | Type | Pegged to | Primary chain | Market cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNB | BNB | native-l1 / utility | — | BNB Chain | — |
Reserves & transparency
What backs Binance's tokens
Reserve attestations not yet recorded for Binance. We list a report here only after verifying the auditor and source URL — never before.
Leadership
Who runs Binance
Changpeng Zhao
Founder (former CEO)
Regulatory posture
Where Binance operates
| Jurisdiction | Regulator | Status | License # | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | DOJ / FinCEN / OFAC | Restricted | — | $4.3B settlement Nov 2023; CZ pleaded guilty to BSA violations. |
| United Arab Emirates | VARA (Dubai) | Active | — | |
| France | AMF | Active | — | PSAN registration. |
| Bahrain | CBB | Active | — |
Binance in the news
Latest coverage
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Frequently asked questions
About Binance
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