Ex-Binance chief Changpeng Zhao eyes Presidential pardon, backs Donald Trump’s crypto vision
Changpeng Zhao, former CEO of Binance, expressed a desire for a pardon from President-elect Donald Trump in a Dec. 2 post on X. Zhao clarified he does not intend to return as CEO but would welcome a pardon. He is open to supporting Trump’s pro-crypto initiatives despite not being a U.S. citizen. John Lilic, a leader in the Telos protocol, publicly urged Trump to pardon Zhao, suggesting it could enhance the crypto sector's growth. Zhao resigned as Binance CEO in November 2023 after pleading guilty to money laundering and serving a four-month prison sentence. He plans to focus on blockchain development, AI investments, and his educational initiative, Giggle Academy. Observers speculate that Trump may consider the pardon, given his pro-crypto stance, although no official statement has been made.
