In the United States, the Department of Justice has recommended a three-year imprisonment for the former CEO of Binance, CZ. In response to this, hundreds of people from around the world have submitted a 350-page letter to Judge Richard Jones, expressing their affirmation and support for CZ.
Previously, Odaily had shared a letter from He Yi, co-founder of Binance, expressing her heartfelt support. In addition to this letter, many other letters were submitted by individuals connected to CZ, including family members, friends, business partners, government leaders, colleagues, industry professionals, and Binance users. These letters demonstrate the intersections between CZ and these individuals, providing the court with a more comprehensive understanding of CZ.
Odaily has selected important excerpts from these letters to provide interested readers with a more comprehensive perspective of CZ. Perhaps this is the first opportunity for most people to see CZ not only as a well-known entrepreneur in the cryptocurrency industry, but also as a husband, student, father, and leader, and the impressions he has made on those around him.
The first letter is from CZ’s sister, Jessica Zhao, who is also a former Managing Director at Morgan Stanley. In her letter, she writes:
At the same time, CZ’s daughter and son have also provided their perspectives. CZ’s daughter, Rachel, writes:
Richmond, the founder of Paxos, writes:
Lily Dash, a lawyer from Barbados, writes in her letter that CZ is a very humble leader and has been an important mentor in her career. She mentions a small incident:
Ronghui Gu, the founder of CertiK and a professor at Columbia University, also submitted a heartfelt letter. This letter describes the practical advice CZ has given him in his entrepreneurial journey:
There are also letters from CZ’s long-time friends and high school classmates:
It is worth mentioning that the last letter is from the General Manager of Binance’s Ukraine branch. At the end of the letter, there are signatures from 56 employees of Binance Ukraine.
With the publication of these letters, the public and professional observers are closely watching the court’s response and its long-term impact on CZ and the entire cryptocurrency industry. This case is not only a serious test for CZ personally, but it may also become an important precedent for cryptocurrency laws and ethical guidelines. The upcoming court proceedings will be the focus of attention for the global cryptocurrency community, and Odaily will continue to report on the latest developments in this important case.