Social Media Site X Limits Changpeng Zhao's Account Access

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Unexpected Limitation on Changpeng Zhao's User Account

Changpeng «CZ» Zhao, the former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, had his account temporarily blocked by social media site X, previously known as Twitter. Users had to accept that Zhao's account was «temporarily restricted» in order to see it after it was restricted on November 23. X did not provide a clear explanation for this action, however there were hints that Zhao could have broken some platform regulations. It's interesting to note that Zhao just resigned as CEO of Binance and entered a guilty plea to a criminal charge as part of a deal with US authorities before taking this step.

CZ's Exit and Legal Difficulties

On November 21, Zhao's departure was made public as a part of a settlement that included a $4.3 billion payment to Binance and the U.S. Department of Justice. Zhao had to pay $150 million to settle civil proceedings with authorities as part of the accord. Additionally, he entered a guilty plea to one felony count for failing to keep Binance's anti-money laundering program up to date.

Zhao's account was blocked at the same time that U.S. prosecutors declared him a flight risk and voiced worries about his possible departure from the country for the United Arab Emirates. Zhao's legacy in the cryptocurrency sector has been clouded by the severe scrutiny and legal issues he faced during this time, and his social media presence has also suffered.

Zhao's Reaction and What It Means

Zhao surmised that the limitation was probably an automatic reaction since he had changed his profile name from «CZ Binance» to «CZ BNB» despite these difficulties. He blamed the ban on several name changes on the platform and asked the people not to give in to fear,