Lobbying Presence, Binance Settlement, and Evasive CEO: Insights from Interviews

Exploring the lobbying presence in Washington, DC and the recent Binance settlement, this chapter sheds light on CFTC commissioner Kristen Johnson's perspective, emphasizing that the penalties were driven by non-compliance rather than misconduct. It also delves into the evasiveness of Binance's new CEO, Richard Tang, during his first live interview, prompting concerns about transparency and compliance.