Binance Founder Seeks Trump Pardon Amid Venture Push

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder of Binance, has requested a pardon from former President Donald Trump following his 2023 conviction for violating US banking regulations. CZ had previously resigned from Binance and served time in prison before seeking this pardon, prompting speculation about its connection to a potential new business venture involving the Trump family. CZ confirmed he is working with his lawyer on this pardon request, which seeks to alleviate the regulatory burdens of his past conviction, potentially boosting Binance’s operational capacity.