‘No idea who he is’: Trump defends pardon of Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao

US President Donald Trump has claimed he does not know and cannot recall meeting Changpeng Zhao, the billionaire co-founder of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance, despite granting him a controversial presidential pardon last month.

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Trump Pardoned Binance Co-Founder CZ, Now Says He Doesn’t Know Who He Is

US President Donald Trump says he does not know Changpeng Zhao, aka CZ, even after he issued a pardon for the Binance co-founder. During an [...]

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Elizabeth Warren’s Lawyer Fires Back At CZ Defamation Threat, Says Trump Pardon Comment Was Accurate

Senator Elizabeth Warren has fired back against Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, aka CZ, after he threatened to sue her for defamation, with her lawyer calling [...]

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U.S. Senators call for probe into Trump’s Changpeng Zhao pardon

President Trump’s decision to pardon Binance founder CZ is sparking outrage with Senate Democrats now demanding a federal probe into what they call a “dangerous act of political favoritism. ” A group of seven U.

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Trump Freed CZ, Is Sam Bankman-Fried Next in Line for a Pardon?

The crypto world hasn’t stopped talking since Donald Trump pardoned Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder of Binance. It was the kind of decision that shakes both markets and morality. Two years after CZ admitted to violating the U.

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California Democrat Introduces Bill Banning Politicians From Crypto Trading

Rep. Ro Khanna calls President Trump's pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao “blatant corruption” as he unveils new trading restrictions. The post California Democrat Introduces Bill Banning Politicians From Crypto Trading appeared first on Coinspeaker.

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Trump Pardons Binance Founder CZ, Arc Miner Promotes Regulated Cloud Mining Options

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that US President Donald Trump officially signed a pardon on Wednesday, pardoning Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ). This move signals a potential shift The post Trump Pardons Binance Founder CZ, Arc Miner Promotes Regulated Cloud Mining Options appeared first on CryptoNinjas.

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Democrat plans bill banning elected officials from crypto involvement after Trump’s CZ pardon

President Trump’s pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has spurred new calls to ban elected officials from owning or creating cryptocurrencies. During a recent interview, Democratic congressman Ro Khanna revealed that he is set to introduce legislation to ban elected…

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Trump’s Pardon Of Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Came After Months Of Lobbying: Politico

US President Donald Trump’s pardon of former Binance CEO and the exchange’s founder Changpeng Zhao “CZ” reportedly came after an expensive lobbying campaign in Washington.  [...]

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Changpeng Zhao Thanks Trump for Pardon as Critics Cry Foul Over Crypto Venture Connections

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Binance comeback? CZ’s pardon reignites talk of a US return

US President Donald Trump said Binance founder Changpeng Zhao had "a lot of support" from the crypto industry and was widely recommended for a pardon.

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Binance Showed Appreciation After Trump Grants CZ Presidential Pardon

Key Takeaways: Changpeng Zhao (“CZ”), founder of Binance, has received a full presidential pardon which is supposed to erase his federal conviction following a four-month imprisonment in the United States.

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Ставки на помилование экс-главы FTX подскочили до 12% после победы Чанпена Чжао

Ставки на помилование Сэма Бэнкмана-Фрида (Sam Bankman-Fried) выросли до 12% на платформе прогнозирования событий Polymarket после того, как президент США Дональд Трамп (Donald Trump) помиловал бывшего руководителя Binance Чанпена Чжао (Changpeng Zhao).

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WLFI price jumps 15% as Trump-Changpeng Zhao pardon sparks pally

WLFI broke out of its recent consolidation with a sharp price surge, posting fresh gains after Trump’s pardon of former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao. WLFI price has surged 15% over the past 24 hours, climbing to $0.14, according to data…

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Is Changpeng Zhao returning to Binance? Polymarket bets are 50-50

After Changpeng Zhao received a pardon from Trump, Polymarket traders have opened a market to bet on the odds of the former CEO coming back to Binance by the end of the year. On Oct. 24, the market titled “Will…

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World Liberty’s WLFI rallies 20% after Trump pardons Binance founder CZ

The United States President Donald Trump stirred the cryptocurrency landscape yesterday after pardoning Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao. Consequently, he forgave CZ for the AML charges that saw him serve a 4-month jail term starting April 2024.

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BNB Price Pumps 5% As Donald Trump Defends Changpeng Zhao Pardon

The price of BNB has pumped over 5% in the last 24 hours as US President Donald Trump defends his pardon for Binance founder Changpeng [...]

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Trump tariff short trader who made $200M correctly predicts Binance’s CZ pardon

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao confirmed in an Oct. 23 post on X that he has received a pardon from US President Donald Trump. He said: “Deeply grateful for today’s pardon and to President Trump for upholding America’s commitment to fairness, innovation, and justice.

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Трамп помиловал Чанпена Чжао

Президент США Дональд Трамп (Donald Trump) помиловал основателя Binance Чанпена Чжао (Changpeng Zhao), сообщает The Wall Street Journal со ссылкой на осведомленные источники. Помилование подписано сегодня, хотя официальные детали пока не опубликованы на сайте Белого дома.

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Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao amid crypto controversy

President Donald Trump has issued a pardon to Changpeng Zhao, the co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, who had previously pleaded guilty to charges relating to inadequate anti-money-laundering controls, the White House confirmed Thursday.

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Trump Grants Pardon to Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao

President Trump pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao following his 2023 conviction for anti-money-laundering failures, signaling an end to what the White House calls politically motivated prosecution.

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Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

President Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, a White House official confirmed on Thursday. Zhao, a former chief executive officer of Binance, was charged and found guilty of money laundering charges and sentenced to four months in prison…

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Trump Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao: WSJ

Bitcoin Magazine Trump Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao: WSJ President Donald Trump has granted a full pardon to Changpeng Zhao, the convicted founder of crypto exchange Binance.

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Donald Trump Reportedly Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao

Donald Trump has officially pardoned Binance founder CZ, erasing his conviction and sparking debate over crypto regulation and financial accountability. The post Donald Trump Reportedly Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Binance allegedly wrote the code for WLFI’s stablecoin USD1

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao allegedly supported crypto projects tied to the Trump family while privately seeking a presidential pardon, according to a July 11 Bloomberg News report. The report claimed that Binance wrote the foundational smart contract code for USD1, a stablecoin issued by World Liberty Financial, a company affiliated with President Donald Trump.

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Former Binance CEO denies report, says “no discussion” with Trump over a presidential pardon

Changpeng Zhao said the Wall Street Journal “got the facts wrong” He believes it’s a “motivated attack” on US President Donald Trump and the residual forces of the “war on crypto” from the last administration at work In 2023, Zhao resigned as Binance’s CEO as part of a plea deal Binance’s former CEO has denied […] The post Former Binance CEO denies report, says “no discussion” with Trump over a presidential pardon appeared first on CoinJournal.

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Changpeng Zhao denies reports of a Binance.US deal, defends Trump

Former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has denied many of the claims in a Wall Street Journal report suggesting that he has been actively seeking a federal pardon from US President Donald Trump.

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CZ says Trump not seeking to invest in Binance US, denying another WSJ story

Changpeng Zhao has dismissed a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report suggesting he is discussing an investment deal with the family of US President Donald Trump in Binance. US, the American division of the global Binance crypto exchange.

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Trump family in talks for Binance stake amid push for CZ pardon: WSJ

The Trump family has discussed acquiring a stake in Binance.US, the American subsidiary of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. These negotiations come as Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, seeks a presidential pardon following his guilty plea in…

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CZ’s Cryptic Comeback? Trump’s Pardon Power in Play

Changpeng Zhao, the former helm of Binance, has made it clear that while he's not interested in returning to the CEO chair, he's not against the idea of a presidential pardon.

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Чанпен Чжао надеется на президентское помилование от Трампа

Бывший генеральный директор Binance Чанпен Чжао (Changpeng Zhao) не прочь получить помилование от будущего президента США Дональда Трампа (Donald Trump). В своем ответе сооснователю TelosX Джону Лиличу (John Lilic) в социальной сети X Чжао прямо сказал, что не против президентского помилования.

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CZ does not want to be Binance CEO but would not mind a pardon from Trump

Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao reveals he has no desire to serve as Binance CEO again, but admits he ‘definitely wouldn’t mind’ receiving a pardon from Donald Trump. On Dec. 2, former Binance(BNB) CEO, Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao, responded to an X post…

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Binance’s Changpeng Zhao is $12.1b richer due to Trump victory: report

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao’s net worth reportedly surged by $12.1 billion in a single day. On November 6, it was confirmed that Donald Trump won the 47th presidential election in the United States, raising Zhao’s net worth by $12.1 billion…

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Trump vs. Harris, Ripple cross-appeal, CZ to appear at Binance blockchain event, Satoshi drama | Weekly Recap

In today’s edition of the weekly recap: the U.S. presidential race is a near-even split among voters in seven key swing states; Ripple’s legal spat with SEC continues; Binance’s Changpeng Zhao to appear at Binance event; HBO’s Satoshi Nakamoto claims…

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Binance founder’s release date, Trump’s crypto venture, Token2049 | Weekly Recap

In today’s edition of the weekly recap: Binance founder Changpeng Zhao’s release date; Ex-President Donald Trump and his sons officially launch a crypto venture; Token2049 wraps; MicroStrategy buys more Bitcoin; market recovers following Fed Reserve rate cut. Binance founder’s release…

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MicroStrategy buys BTC, Trump transfers ETH to Coinbase, spot ETF drama continues, Zhao grounded | Weekly Recap 

MicroStrategy purchases more BTC; spot ETF drama continues, featuring BlackRock, VanEck, Coinbase and Bitwise; Changpeng Zhao to remain in U.S.

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Binance’s Changpeng Zhao Believes Trump’s Anti-Crypto Rhetoric is Ultimately a “Good Thing”

Changpeng Zhao (CZ) doesn’t believe Trump’s recent anti-crypto rhetoric will have an adverse effect on the industry as a whole, reports CNBC, July 23, 2019. The Binance CEO says the industry has sufficient maturity and censorship resistance to survive any government-led crackdown.

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Binance CEO: A US Crypto Ban Would Not Shatter The Industry

There has been a lot of speculation recently as to whether US president Donald Trump’s recent tweets on bitcoin and crypto were good or bad for the industry. The doom merchants will cheers his dollar pumping comments but industry leaders see it as a boost for crypto in general.

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Bitcoin (BTC) Price Down 8% Despite Binance CEO’s Optimism

Bitcoin (BTC) is down 8. 3 percent week-to-date Binance CEO said cryptocurrencies would survive Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance, is of the view that President Trump’s mentioning of Bitcoin is positive.

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Binance CZ: Trump Paying Attention to Crypto in Public is Good for Crypto

In his recent CNBC interview, Changpeng Zhao said that Trump’s criticism of Bitcoin and crypto on Twitter is only good for the crypto industry

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Binance CEO and Nouriel Roubini Lock Horns Over Twitter

While US President Donald Trump might have agreed to re-start trade talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at the G20 summit, tensions between US economist Nouriel Roubini and Chinese CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), have just started to heat up over Twitter.

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