COINDESK SPOTLIGHT: From Regulator to Crypto Trailblazer: Spotlight With Binance CEO Richard Teng

Sep 24, 2024

Richard Teng, the CEO of Binance and former financial regulator in Singapore, shares insights on his ten-month journey at Binance. He discusses the rapid growth of the company to 220 million users and emphasizes the importance of collaboration for enhanced regulatory frameworks. Teng highlights challenges in navigating the evolving crypto landscape, advocating for firsthand experience among regulators. He also addresses a serious situation involving a detained employee in Nigeria and showcases his personal interests, including a surprising affinity for tax planning and Korean dramas.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

A Journey of Growth and Collaboration in Cryptocurrency

01:53 • 2min

Navigating Challenges in a Changing Regulatory Landscape

04:17 • 2min

Navigating the Crypto Regulatory Landscape

06:26 • 19min

Efforts To Secure Safe Return of Detained Employee

25:13 • 2min

Personal Insights and Leisure Activities Amidst a Career in Finance

27:31 • 3min