- Binance founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao attempted to shut down the crypto exchange's U.S. offshoot earlier this year.
- The decision to liquidate the company was put to a vote by the Binance.US board of directors, but it did not receive unanimous support.
- Binance.US CEO Brian Shroder opposed the decision, expressing concerns about the potential negative impact on customers.
- The attempted shutdown highlights the lengths Zhao was willing to go to protect the larger global exchange amid increasing regulatory scrutiny.
- Binance.US had received a $4.5 billion valuation from investors last year.
- Binance founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao attempted to shut down the crypto exchange's U.S. offshoot earlier this year.
- The decision to liquidate the company was put to a vote by the Binance.US board of directors, but it did not receive unanimous support.
- Binance.US CEO Brian Shroder opposed the decision, expressing concerns about the potential negative impact on customers.
- The attempted shutdown highlights the lengths Zhao was willing to go to protect the larger global exchange amid increasing regulatory scrutiny.
- Binance.US had received a $4.5 billion valuation from investors last year.
- Changpeng Zhao, CEO of Binance, is determined to sever all ties with the U.S.
- Zhao has reportedly pushed to shut down Binance.US, the American branch of the global exchange.
- This decision highlights Zhao's commitment to preserving the reputation of Binance, the world's largest exchange.
- Binance.US declined to comment on the matter.
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