2025-11-16 22:55:09
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Trump's Pardon of Binance Founder Sparks Controversy and Market Surge

The recent pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao by President Donald Trump has ignited discussions around the allegations of corruption and money laundering that have surrounded him. Zhao's attorney, Teresa Goody Guillén, refuted claims of pay-to-play politics, emphasizing that Zhao's charges pertained solely to deficiencies in anti-money laundering compliance, rather than any criminal activity.

This pardon has been met with enthusiasm in the cryptocurrency sector, particularly with a notable rise in Binance's native token, BNB. Meanwhile, a legal feud has unfolded between Zhao and Senator Elizabeth Warren, who maintains her assertions regarding Zhao's alleged wrongdoings.

Binance has responded robustly to accusations regarding its connection to Trump’s crypto initiatives, clarifying that its business decisions remain unaffected by political narratives.

The Street
17. November 2025 um 17:29

Binance founder reacts to Trump’s presidential pardon

Binance founder Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao has been pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. This marks a significant turn of events after Zhao was prosecuted by the Biden Administration for alleged cryptocurrency regulation violations. The pardon has sparked celebrations in the crypto community and led to a surge in Binance's native token BNB.
The Street
18. November 2025 um 11:21

Binance fires back at senator who said it was 'promoting Trump crypto'

Binance has fired back at Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) who accused it of promoting Trump's crypto venture after President Donald Trump pardoned founder Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao. Binance.US disputed the claim, stating that listing USD1 stablecoin was a routine business decision. The exchange also denied allegations of money laundering and terrorist financing, citing Zhao's guilty plea to only failing to maintain AML standards.
The Street
18. November 2025 um 11:21

Leaked letters reveal Elizabeth Warren’s response to Binance founder’s defamation threat

A legal dispute has erupted between Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Binance founder Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao over Warren's accusations of money laundering and corruption against Zhao. After Warren claimed Zhao had pleaded guilty to a criminal money laundering charge, Zhao's lawyer demanded she retract her statements, which Warren refused, saying they were true. The exchange was made public on X, with Trump distancing himself from the case in a recent 60 Minutes interview.
Crypto.news
16. November 2025 um 19:15

Binance founder’s attorney denies pay-to-play speculation after CZ’s pardon

Teresa Goody Guillén, Changpeng Zhao's personal attorney, denied pay-to-play allegations surrounding Binance founder CZ's presidential pardon. Guillén argued that CZ was charged with failing to implement anti-money laundering compliance programs, not money laundering itself. She disputed claims of a special relationship between World Liberty Financial and Trump-connected entities, stating that pardons have historically covered both criminal and civil offenses for individuals and entities.
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