Changpeng Zhao Sentenced to Four Months in Prison, SBF Gets 25 Years

Binance founder Zhao receives a lighter sentence due to cooperation and guilty plea, contrasting with FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried's 25-year term.

Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, was sentenced to four months in prison for anti-money laundering violations.
Zhao's sentence reflects his cooperation with U.S. authorities and acceptance of responsibility, contrasting sharply with Sam Bankman-Fried's 25-year sentence.
Despite the sentence, Zhao retains significant wealth and control over Binance, with an estimated net worth of $33 billion.
The sentencing disparity highlights differences in the nature of crimes and cooperation levels between Zhao and Bankman-Fried.
Binance continues to operate and Zhao plans to focus on educational projects post-sentence.