U.S. regulators have imposed a 10-year ban on executives from FTX and Alameda Research, preventing them from leading public companies. This decision comes in the wake of FTX's collapse and is part of a broader effort to hold executives accountable for the mismanagement of customer funds. The ban highlights the increasing scrutiny on cryptocurrency exchanges, with a particular focus on transparency and asset management. As a result, exchanges like KuCoin are under pressure to enhance their customer service and internal controls, potentially leading to stronger industry safeguards.