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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 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

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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.

Benzinga

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

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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 Holds $115,000 As Fed Rate Cut Hopes Boost Sentiment For Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin

Bitcoin is consolidating around the $115,000 level amid growing optimism over a Fed rate cut and strong institutional accumulation.

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

Peter Schiff Warns Of Imminent Dollar Crisis As Gold Prices Surge: 'We're Looking At $20,000 Gold' At Minimum

On a recent episode of Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network, Peter Schiff highlighted the potential for an impending dollar crisis. Schiff emphasized that the rising gold prices are a signal of systemic dollar weakness.

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.

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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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.

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

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

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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

International Business Times

Trump Pardons Binance Co-founder Changpeng Zhao: White House

US President Donald Trump has pardoned the convicted Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao, the White House said Thursday, accusing Trump's predecessor Joe Biden of launching an unnecessary "war" against the industry.

Euronews

US President Trump pardons convicted Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

Changpeng Zhao, known as "CZ," stepped down as head of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange and pleaded guilty to money laundering in 2023.

The Guardian - US

Trump pardons founder of Binance, world’s largest crypto exchange

Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty to failing to stop money laundering in 2023 and was sentenced to four months

Fortune

Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao two years after the crypto billionaire’s guilty plea

The Binance founder pleaded guilty in 2023 to failing to maintain an effective anti-money-laundering regime.

Benzinga

Changpeng Zhao Counters Peter Schiff's 'Brutal' Bitcoin Bear Market Prediction With A Dose Of Sarcasm: 'We Should Have Listened To Him'

Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao responded to Peter Schiff’s prediction of a brutal Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) bear market on Thursday, highlighting the leading cryptocurrency’s historical outperformance against gold.

Benzinga

Coinbase To List Rival Binance's Token? Changpeng Zhao Had A Laugh Hours Before Token Added To COIN Roadmap Amid BNB's Record Breaking Run

Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) added BNB (CRYPTO: BNB) to its listing roadmap on Wednesday as the native token of rival exchange Binance surges to record highs.

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