U.S. President Donald Trump granted a full pardon to Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former CEO of Binance. Zhao previously pleaded guilty to violating U.S. anti-money laundering laws, receiving a four-month prison sentence in 2023 as part of a $4.3 billion settlement with authorities. Following his pardon, Zhao aims to support efforts toward establishing America as a global leader in cryptocurrency and advancing web3 technology worldwide. He expressed gratitude for the pardon and affirmed his commitment to American innovation and justice. 🙏🙏🙏 He pledged to champion this endeavor through active participation. (More updates will follow.) — CZ 🔶 BNB (@cz_binance) October 23, 2025 )