Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder and ex-CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, was released from a California correctional facility on Friday after completing his sentence related to compliance failures at Binance.

Zhao pleaded guilty in November last year to charges of neglecting to maintain an adequate anti-money laundering (AML) program, which allowed misuse of the platform by cybercriminals and terrorist groups. As a consequence, Binance faced substantial financial penalties, and Zhao consented to a $50 million fine in a plea deal.

The ex-Binance boss was sentenced to four months. He began serving his sentence in June at a low-security facility, followed by a stay in a halfway house in Long Beach, according to the Bureau of Prisons. Binance settled with authorities for $4.3 billion after being accused of violating anti-money laundering and sanctions regulations.

As part of his plea deal and settlement, Zhao resigned as CEO and is prohibited from holding any executive position at Binance. Nevertheless, Binance continues to play a significant role in the cryptocurrency industry. Bloomberg Wealth currently values Zhao’s net worth at approximately $30 billion.

Binance is now headed by Richard Teng. The company appointed its first board of directors in April but has yet to establish a permanent global headquarters. Zhao has shown interest in new initiatives, such as Giggle Academy, an online nonprofit education project, and has expressed a desire to mentor upcoming entrepreneurs.

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