Binance founder CZ asked Trump to pardon money laundering conviction

By: cryptosheadlines|2025/05/08 09:00:04
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Airdrop Is Live CaryptosHeadlines Media Has Launched Its Native Token CHT. Airdrop Is Live For Everyone, Claim Instant 5000 CHT Tokens Worth Of $50 USDT. Join the Airdrop at the official website, CryptosHeadlinesToken.com Binance founder and convicted felon Changpeng Zhao says that he applied for a pardon from US President Donald Trump shortly after denying reports that he was seeking one.Zhao, also known as CZ, said on a Farokh Radio podcast episode aired May 6 that he “wouldn’t mind” a pardon and that his lawyers have already filed the paperwork on his behalf“I got lawyers applying,” Zhao said, adding that he submitted the request after Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal reported in March that he was seeking a pardon from Trump amid discussions of a business deal between the Trump family and Binance.US.Zhao denied the reports at the time, but said on the podcast that he thought “if they’re writing this article, I may as well just officially apply.”He added that Trump’s pardon of three BitMEX founders, including Arthur Hayes, also motivated him to submit an application.Zhao said the application was submitted about two weeks ago.Changpeng Zhao (right) speaking with Farokh Sarmad (left). Source: Farokh RadioZhao said at the time of the Bloomberg and Wall Street Journal reports that “no felon would mind a pardon,” and claimed he is the only person in US history to serve prison time for a Bank Secrecy Act charge.Zhao pleaded guilty to a money laundering charge in November 2023 as part of a deal Binance reached with US authorities, which saw it pay a $4.3 billion fine, to which Zhao contributed $50 million. He was also forced to step down as CEO.Zhao was later sentenced to four months in prison and was prohibited from working at Binance as part of his plea deal.Related: VanEck files for BNB ETF, first in USAccording to the US Department of Justice, a pardon would not erase Zhao’s money laundering conviction; however, it could potentially allow him to assume a management or operational role at Binance.US.Zhao has no plans to return as Binance CEOWhile Zhao remains a Binance shareholder, he said in November at Binance Blockchain Week that he has “no plans to return to the CEO position.” “I feel the team is doing well and doesn’t need me back,” Zhao said.Since leaving prison, Zhao has commenced advisory roles in Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan, assisting on matters related to crypto regulation and implementing blockchain solutions.Magazine: Bitcoiner Adam Back on Blockstream conspiracy theories and Satoshi questionSource link

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