After the US Department of Justice recommended a three-year imprisonment for former Binance CEO CZ, hundreds of people from around the world have submitted letters of support and affirmation for CZ to Judge Richard Jones, totaling 350 pages.
Previously, Odaily had already shared a letter from Binance co-founder He Yi. In addition to that, the letters came from various individuals connected to CZ: family members, friends, business and government leaders, colleagues and employees, industry professionals, as well as Binance users. These letters demonstrate the intersections between CZ and these individuals and provide a more comprehensive understanding of CZ for the court.
Odaily has selected the important parts of these letters to provide interested readers with a more comprehensive perspective of CZ. Perhaps this is also the first time that most people have had the opportunity to see the impression CZ has made not only as a well-known entrepreneur in the cryptocurrency industry, but also as a husband, student, father, and leader 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 also provided their perspectives. CZ’s daughter, Rachel, wrote:
Richmond, the founder of Paxos, wrote:
Lawyer Lily Dash from Barbados wrote in her letter that CZ is a very humble leader and has been an important mentor in her career. She mentioned a small incident:
Ronghui Gu, the founder of CertiK and a professor at Columbia University, also submitted a letter. This heartfelt letter tells of the valuable advice CZ has given him throughout his entrepreneurial journey:
There are also letters from long-time friends and high school classmates of CZ:
It is worth mentioning that the last letter is from the General Manager of Binance Ukraine, and it is signed by 56 Binance Ukraine employees.
With the release 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 severe test for CZ personally, but it may also become an important precedent for cryptocurrency legal and ethical standards. The upcoming court proceedings will be the focus of the global cryptocurrency community, and Odaily will continue to track and report on the latest developments in this important event.