Binance co-founder

Trump May Pardon Binance Founder CZ as White House Weighs Backlash

October 13, 2025
President Trump is reportedly considering pardoning Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, whose 2024 felony conviction for a single anti-money laundering violation led to a four-month prison term and a $50 million fine. White House discussions are ongoing, with some advisers viewing the case as weak while others are concerned about optics due to Trump’s crypto