I have some questions about what Changpeng Zhao gave to the feds

Changpeng Zhao received a significantly lighter sentence of four months compared to Sam Bankman-Fried's 25 years for their respective financial crimes. Zhao's plea deal included a guilty plea to one count with a maximum guideline of 18 months, a multimillion-dollar fine, and stepping down as CEO of Binance. His cooperation with authorities and references to a sealed matter were emphasized during his sentencing, suggesting significant contributions to the investigation.

The nature of Zhao's cooperation remains sealed, but it involves surveillance and compliance measures at Binance, which has been used by various criminal elements including terrorist organizations. This cooperation, potentially containing geopolitically significant information, appears to have played a crucial role in his reduced sentence, highlighting the U.S. government's emphasis on cooperation in regulatory enforcement.