In a surprise move, former President Donald Trump has officially pardoned Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder of Binance. The decision comes after CZ’s earlier guilty plea related to facilitating money laundering, a case that shook the crypto world.

Now pardoned, CZ may re-enter the public and business spheres, potentially reshaping Binance’s global presence and reigniting debate over how crypto should be regulated.

❗️The pardon could be seen as a political signal toward a more lenient stance on crypto in the U.S., but it also raises concerns about selective justice and regulatory inconsistency.