Binance founder cannot leave the U.S. yet

• Zhao, who is also a citizen of Canada, also stepped down as CEO of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.
• Jones ruled he must stay in the U.S. while the court reviews whether he can leave before his sentencing in Seattle federal court, which is set for Feb. 23, 2024.

Catch up fast: CZ appeared in federal court last week, taking responsibility for violations of US anti-monetary laws and sanctions violations, simultaneously stepping down from his role as CEO of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.

• The U.S. government appealed another judge's decision that he could return home, secured by a $175 million bond and his sister's home in California.

What we've been watching: There have been many inquiries into Binance, but all year long the founder has been flashing the number four on social media.

• He's flashed the number as a hand gesture or in his tweets, as a way of telling his followers to ignore reports about investigations into his company.