US EditionCZ Slams Anti-Crypto ‘Hit Piece’, Denies WLFI ‘Fixer’ Claims
- Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, publicly rejected a March 13, 2025 Wall Street Journal article that alleged he served as a negotiator or intermediary for World Liberty Financial .
- The report alleged CZ facilitated foreign travel introductions for WLF, linked to Trump associates, and suggested a $2 billion investment stake and pardon request, which CZ disputed.
- CZ and his PR team criticized the article for inaccuracies, unfounded inferences, and politically motivated framing, emphasizing he never connected Mr. Saqib or acted in any fixer capacity.
- CZ stated, "I am not a fixer for anyone," and called the article a "hit piece" obstructing crypto advancement, accusing U.S. Forces of trying to suppress industry leaders.
- The dispute highlights tensions between traditional powers and crypto’s future, suggesting growing challenges for U.S. Innovation amid political and media conflicts over digital finance.
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