US EditionChangpeng Zhao 'CZ' Confirms He Has Applied for Trump Pardon After Prison Term
- On May 5, 2025, Changpeng Zhao, who established Binance and previously served as its CEO, revealed that his legal team had formally submitted a presidential pardon request to Donald Trump.
- This application followed news coverage in March 2025 that speculated about Zhao pursuing clemency and possible business connections with associates of the Trump family.
- Zhao pleaded guilty in November 2023 to failing to maintain effective anti-money laundering controls at Binance, paid $50 million personally, and served four months starting April 2024 in U.S. Federal prison.
- Zhao stated, "I got lawyers applying," and added, "No felon would mind a pardon," while denying negotiations involving Binance and Trump allies.
- The request reflects changes in the pardon process that now takes months instead of years and could influence Zhao's future involvement in Binance or crypto-related advisory roles internationally.
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Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Seeks Trump Pardon After Prison Release - FinanceFeeds
Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former chief executive of Binance, has confirmed he is seeking a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, following his release from prison last year for violations of U.S. anti-money laundering laws. In a podcast interview published on Farokh Radio, Zhao said his legal team filed the application two weeks ago, after media reports in March suggested he was pursuing clemency in connection with business discussions in…
CZ urges Trump to pardon money laundering conviction
CZ urges Trump to pardon money laundering conviction May 8, 2025 https://cryptotvplus.com/2025/05/cz-urges-trump-to-pardon-money-laundering-conviction/Binance’s founder, CZ, reportedly requested that President Trump issue a pardon for a money laundering conviction. After initially denying it, CZ confirmed that he did request a pardon from Donald Trump for his conviction related to money laundering. Speaking on the Farokh Radio podcast on May 6, …
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