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Changpeng Zhao Officially Requests Presidential Pardon

Alice MonroeBy Alice MonroeMay 9, 20253 Mins Read
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Changpeng Zhao, the Binance founder, officially requested a presidential pardon from Donald Trump. This action follows his four-month prison sentence. and a $50 million fine related to Binance’s $4.3 billion agreement with US authorities on money laundering charges. Zhao confirmed his application during an appearance on May 6, 2025 at the Farokh Radio Podcast. This reversed previous denials about applying for a pardon.

Motivation behind the request for forgiveness

Zhao stated that Bloomberg and Wall Street Journal media reports in March 2025 took their decision to sign up. He commented, “If they are writing this article, I can only officially register.” In addition, Trump’s previous pardons of Bitmex founders influenced Zhao’s decision. This suggests a precedent for mercy in the encryption industry.

Changpeng Zhao Legal Challenges

In November 2023, Binance agreed to an agreement of $4.3 billion with US authorities. This addressed allegations of regulatory violations. Zhao personally contributed to $50 million and he pleaded guilty of violating the bank secrecy law by not maintaining an effective money laundering program at Binance. Consequently, he served a four-month arrest sentence and left the CEO’s position. He received a lifetime ban to maintain any operating position in the company.

Changpeng Zhao Post-Release Activities

Since his release, Zhao has assumed advisory roles in countries such as Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan, helping to regulate cryptocurrencies and blockchain implementation. His appointment as a strategic consultant for the Pakistan Crypto Council emphasises his continuous influence on the global encryption ecosystem.

Relationship with Binance

Despite its legal challenges, Zhao maintains an economic partnership in Binance as a shareholder. Although it is forbidden from operational involvement, the president’s forgiveness can potentially eliminate certain legal restrictions. This possibly allows him to take a management function on Binance.US in the future.

Changpeng Zhao Media Refusal Allegations

Zhao definitely rejected media reports suggesting his request for forgiveness and connections between Trump’s family and alleged business agreements associated with Binance. He showed these claims as a political attack on the basis of facts.

Influence on Crypto Regulation

Zhao’s case highlights a growing regulatory probe that faces the main players of the cryptocurrency industry. The subsequent request for their conviction and forgiveness emphasizes the possibility of political factors influencing the legal risks of encryption officials. It also impacts the development of the field.

The view of Changpeng Zhao for the future

Although Zhao has stated that he has no plans to return as Binance CEO, he is actively involved in the cryptocurrency field by his advisory roles. His invention for the president’s forgiveness reflects the desire to influence the development and regulatory view of the industry.

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Alice Monroe is an Associate Writer at Crypto Junction, covering crypto trends, token marketing, and emerging blockchain projects with a focus on real market insights.

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