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Trump says he doesn’t know who crypto tycoon is despite having pardoned him

Billionaire Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty to enabling money laundering before president freed him last month

The Guardian - US

‘I don’t know’: Donald Trump acts dumb about crypto tycoon CZ right after pardoning him following a $2 billion deal with Trump’s crypto firm

The president, who has been so bitter about Biden’s pardons, suddenly forgot the billionaire whom he pardoned eight days ago. “Coincidentally,” the billionaire’s company helped fuel the Trump family’s crypto boom just months ago. His selective amnesia clearly reeks of a blockchain of corruption, and he’s not even hiding it.

The Mary Sue

Trump Says He Knows 'Very Little' About 'Huge' Crypto Industry, But Glad His Sons Are Involved

President Donald Trump expressed strong support for the cryptocurrency industry in an interview aired Sunday, stating that under his administration, the U.S. has emerged as the global leader in the sector.

Benzinga

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Trump claims he doesn’t know who Binance founder is - despite pardoning him days ago: ‘I’d rather not have you ask the question’

‘Okay, are you ready? I don't know who he is,’ Trump said of Changpeng Zhao, the crypto billionaire he pardoned 10 days ago

The Independent UK

Binance helped Trump crypto company make billions. Then the president pardoned its jailed leader - but that’s not all: report

Now that President Donald Trump has pardoned Chanpeng Zhao, the world’s largest trading crypto platform is likely to make a comeback in the U.S. following the 2023 ban

The Independent UK

Trump's Pardon Of Changpeng Zhao Reportedly Followed Binance's High Level Task Force, $2 Billion Stablecoin Deal

The controversial pardon of Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao by President Donald Trump has reportedly been linked to a substantial boost in the market capitalization of the Trump family’s cryptocurrency venture.

Benzinga

Binance.US Responds To Chris Murphy's Accusation That Platform Is 'Promoting' Trump-Linked Crypto After CZ's Pardon

Binance.US defended listing Trump family-backed cryptocurrencies on Wednesday in response to Sen. Chris Murphy’s (D-CT) accusation that the firm was repaying favors following Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s presidential pardon.

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Changpeng Zhao Is Planning To Sue Elizabeth Warren Over Alleged Defamatory Remarks Tied To His 2023 Conviction: Report

Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao is preparing to file a lawsuit against Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) for alleged defamation related to remarks she made about his conviction, according to a report released Tuesday.

Benzinga

Changpeng Zhao Suggests Debate Between Michael Saylor And Peter Schiff — Gold Bug Says Says He's Willing To Argue On This Topic

Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao humorously proposed Monday a debate between Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) bull Michael Saylor and gold bug Peter Schiff at an upcoming cryptocurrency event.

Benzinga

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP Drop As Rate Cut Bets Increase: Analyst Expects 'Fast Move' To The Upside For ETH If Bulls Reclaim This Zone

Leading cryptocurrencies corrected on Monday, while stocks rallied, as investors braced for the Federal Reserve’s decision on rate cuts and President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Benzinga

Elizabeth Warren And Adam Schiff Introduce Senate Resolution Condemning Trump's Pardon Of Changpeng Zhao

Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) are introducing a Senate resolution condemning President Donald Trump‘s pardon of Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao.

Benzinga

Changpeng Zhao Says Kyrgyzstan Has Launched BNB Chain-Based 'National Stablecoin,' Multi-Asset Crypto Reserve

Kyrgyzstan has launched a national stablecoin based on the BNB Chain (CRYPTO: BNB), Binance co-founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao confirmed on Saturday.

Benzinga

Scaramucci Expresses Support for Pardoned Changpeng Zhao: 'I Supported CZ Prior to His Sentencing and Wrote on His Behalf'

In a post on X, Anthony Scaramucci expressed his support for the recently pardoned Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao.

Benzinga

Days After Pardon, CZ Says Crypto Will 'Make a Lot of Money for the Country'

Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao believes that cryptocurrency will significantly contribute to the U.S. economy.

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Benzinga

Trump-Linked WLFI Token Jumps 10% Amid Controversial Binance Founder Pardon

World Liberty Financial (CRYPTO: WLFI) extended gains with a 10% rally after U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, a move that reignited debate over the administration's deepening links with the cryptocurrency industry.

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‘I pardon a lot of people. I don’t know…’: Trump casually admits he just pardons whoever he’s ordered to

He doesn't even know which criminals he's pardoning...

Benzinga

Maxine Waters Says Trump's Crypto Pardons Show 'Presidency Built On Corruption'

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) criticized President Donald Trump on Thursday after his reported pardon of Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, calling it a "blatant display of corruption" tied to his personal financial interests in the digital asset sector.

Benzinga

Pro-Trump Billionaire Slams Binance Founder 'CZ' Zhao's Pardon: 'Massive Fraud Is Happening...'

Prominent Trump supporter and Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR) co-founder Joe Lonsdale has publicly criticized the president’s decision to pardon Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the co-founder of Binance.

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International Business Times

President Trump Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao After He Helped Promote WLF

President Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao following his efforts for the World Liberty Financial.

Benzinga

Elon Musk, Joe Rogan Or Tucker Carlson? Peter Schiff Invites Suggestions On Who Should Moderate His Debate With Changpeng Zhao

Economist Peter Schiff asked for suggestions Thursday on who should moderate a public debate between him and Binance co-founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao on the merits of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) versus tokenized gold.

Axios

Exclusive: Senate Dems move to condemn Trump's Binance pardon

Some Senate Republicans have criticized the pardon, with Democrats eyeing rare bipartisan pushback against the White House.

Benzinga

Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Token Rallies 12%, Leaves Bitcoin, Ethereum Trailing In The Dust

Trump family-backed World Liberty Financial (WLFI) token outshone cryptocurrency market heavyweights Thursday with a double-digit rally.

Benzinga

Crypto Billionaire Changpeng Zhao 'Deeply Grateful' After Presidential Pardon, Hails Trump For Commitment To Fairness And Justice

Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) founder and billionaire Changpeng Zhao expressed his gratitude on Thursday after being pardoned by President Donald Trump and pledged to advance the U.S. cryptocurrency industry.

The Independent UK

Trump pardons Binance founder convicted on money laundering charges to end ‘war on crypto’

Democratic senator Elizabeth Warren said the pardon was evidence of ‘corruption’ by the president

The Independent UK

Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, high-profile cryptocurrency figure

President Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who created the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange

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