Binance Labs has finally rebranded to YZi Labs as it looks to expand its investment focus beyond the blockchain ecosystem.

YZi Labs, the rebranded venture capital arm of crypto exchange Binance, made its first investment following founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao's release from prison, Fortune reported on Wednesday.

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with former Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao being closely involved in the operations, the firm announced on Thursday. The rebrand means that the investment firm turns from being the exchange's ...

Changpeng "CZ" Zhao ... was announced. Binance acknowledged the settlement and Zhao's resignation in a blog on Tuesday, saying Richard Teng — who was the global head of regional markets ...

Binance's former CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao is scheduled for release from prison later this month, after the billionaire pleaded guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act. The crypto exchange was ...