Binance Founder CZ Requests Pardon from Trump

Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, has formally requested a pardon from former US President Donald Trump. Following reports suggesting he was seeking such a pardon after denying their validity, Zhao revealed on a recent podcast that he had begun the process of submitting paperwork to seek this option for his potential release from prison. Zhao’s lawyer confirmed filing the application following media outlets like Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal reporting on discussions regarding a potential business deal between Trump’s family and Binance.US.