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The Binance Coin (BNB) has been experiencing a downturn in response to the recent changes in the Binance ecosystem. Market sentiments have turned negative, and community members are expressing concerns about the future of BNB and the entire Binance ecosystem. Various indicators, both fundamental and technical, point to a bearish dominance in the past few months. Social media sentiment is also negative, and there has been a decline in active BNB addresses and daily transactions. BNB’s performance in the DeFi space has also dropped, along with TLV and DEX volumes. These metrics suggest that the changes to Binance’s structure have impacted investor confidence in the platform and its associated products. However, there are still strong hands in the market, as evidenced by a recent tweet highlighting a whale’s accumulation of BNB. While technical indicators like the Money Flow Index (MFI) lean towards a bullish position, the MACD and Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) metrics are moving downwards. BNB is currently trading at $229, with the market cap attempting to rise but trading volume remaining in the red zone. The Binance community is left confused and expressing concerns about the exchange’s current position. Rumors have circulated about the CEO, Changpeng Zhao, pleading guilty to mismanaging user funds and manipulating the price of BNB. Although CZ denies these claims, he has pled guilty to federal charges and agreed to a plea deal. The Department of Justice states that CZ could face anywhere from a few months to 10 years in prison, with a settlement of $50 million. CZ is currently required to remain in the United States until a full hearing takes place. Despite these challenges, CZ has shown interest in biotechnology and the possibility of starting a crypto funding project to accelerate growth in the industry.