Regulatory Insights and Crypto Leadership from Richard Teng
Richard Teng became CEO of Binance in November 2023 following Changpeng Zhao’s resignation and has since led a rapid restructuring and regulatory expansion. In 2025, he focused on restoring regulatory trust, securing licenses in Hong Kong, Dubai, and France, and overseeing the firm’s legal settlements totaling $4.3 billion with U.S. authorities. Under his leadership, Binance implemented mandatory KYC, governance transparency, and a compliance-heavy corporate structure.
Teng brings over two decades of regulatory and fintech experience. He previously served as CEO of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), head of regulation at the Singapore Exchange (SGX), and a director at the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Since becoming CEO, he’s overseen Binance’s operations for over 150 million users and led initiatives in token listing reform, institutional custody, and CBDC integrations. Teng frequently engages with G20 regulators and leads Binance’s global compliance and public policy communications.
Opening private market access to more investors, Richard Teng notes
Richard Teng, CEO at Binance, is advocating for wider access to investment opportunities in private markets, pre-IPO offerings, and public equities. Teng highlights the efforts to eliminate ...
Richard Teng: Binance launches zero commission trading for 7,000 stocks and ETFs
Richard Teng, CEO at Binance, announced that Binance users now have the ability to trade over 7,000 stocks and ETFs with zero commission. According to Teng, this move represents a significant ...
Emerging markets lead Bitcoin adoption growth, Richard Teng notes
Richard Teng, CEO at Binance, points to increasing Bitcoin adoption across the Global South. He highlights that, according to Binance user data, year-over-year BTC holder growth is notable in ...
Richard Teng: Binance leader Yi recognized on Fortune Most Powerful Women list
Richard Teng, CEO at Binance, celebrated the inclusion of Binance executive Yi on Fortune Magazine's Most Powerful Women in Business list. This marks the first time a crypto-native executive has ...
Two pizzas once cost 10,000 BTC, Richard Teng notes
Richard Teng, CEO at Binance, highlights Bitcoin Pizza Day by recalling the famous purchase of two pizzas for 10,000 BTC, widely regarded as the most expensive meal ever. The reference ...
Richard Teng: Binance offers pre-IPO trading access to users
Richard Teng, CEO at Binance, announces that for the first time, users on Binance can trade where high-profile IPOs may price before trading formally begins. According to Teng, historical access ...
Binance aims for long-term growth, Richard Teng notes
Richard Teng, CEO at Binance, thanked users for their continued trust in the platform. He emphasized Binance's commitment to building for the long ...
Richard Teng: Rachel Conlan steps down from Binance after over three years
Richard Teng, CEO at Binance, announced that Rachel Conlan is stepping down from Binance after more than three years to focus on personal priorities. Teng highlighted Conlan's significant ...
DeFi hacks totaled $621 million in April 2026, Richard Teng warns
Richard Teng, CEO at Binance, warned that DeFi hacks reached $621 million in April 2026 alone. He stressed that this poses a serious concern for the industry, emphasizing the need for continued ...
Richard Teng: Binance aims to become financial super app for all assets
Richard Teng, CEO at Binance, highlighted major shifts ahead in global trading. He stated that Binance is moving beyond being just a crypto exchange, with ambitions to build a comprehensive ...
Binance Pay handled over $280 billion and is expanding to more countries, Richard Teng notes
Richard Teng, CEO at Binance, highlights the growth of Binance Pay. Since 2021, Binance Pay has processed more than $280 billion and is set to launch QR payments in over ten countries by the third ...
Richard Teng: Crypto ecosystem growth depends on local communities worldwide
Richard Teng, CEO at Binance, emphasizes the importance of local communities in driving the growth of the global crypto ecosystem. According to Teng, every builder, developer, and user plays a ...
TriFi integrates TradFi, CeFi, and DeFi for seamless financial systems, Richard Teng notes
Richard Teng, CEO at Binance, describes TriFi as the combination of TradFi, CeFi, and DeFi working together. Teng states this integration aims to create a seamless and continuously operational ...
Richard Teng: API keys can expose full account access if not secured
Richard Teng, CEO at Binance, cautions users about the risks associated with API keys granting full account access without triggering login alerts. Teng shares a checklist for secure API key ...
Institutional OTC volume hits 25 percent of last year in two months, Richard Teng notes
Institutional activity in over-the-counter (OTC) crypto trading has surged in the first two months of 2026. Richard Teng reported that 25 percent of last year's total OTC volume was already ...
Richard Teng: Crypto community collaborates to build inclusive financial system
Crypto is driven by a wide range of contributors, including builders, traders, educators, and regulators. Richard Teng emphasized the importance of these groups working together to establish a ...
Binance plans broader asset offerings for 310M+ users, Richard Teng emphasizes
Richard Teng attended the DC Blockchain Summit 2026 last week, joining an event hosted with the Digital Chamber. During the discussion, he emphasized Binance's focus on broadening asset classes ...
Richard Teng: New features aim to make crypto safer and more accessible
Richard Teng emphasized that each new feature launch begins with a core focus on making crypto safer, more accessible, and better tailored to user needs. The tweet reflects a commitment to ...
Richard Teng prepares for Blockchain Summit 2026 in Washington
Richard Teng announced he will be speaking at Blockchain Summit 2026, which will take place in Washington, D.C. on March 17-18. He expressed anticipation about engaging with industry leaders to ...
Richard Teng: Crypto addresses payment access gap affecting 80%
Richard Teng highlights a significant issue many take for granted: access to payment systems. He notes that in some regions, 80% of the population still lacks access to such services. Crypto, ...
Richard Teng: Bitcoin whitepaper reshapes money's perspective
Richard Teng reflected on the transformational impact of Bitcoin since the release of its whitepaper in 2008 by Satoshi Nakamoto. Initially met with skepticism and dismissal, Bitcoin's nine-page ...
