President Trump Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Amid Senatorial Criticism

Published at 2025-11-02 12:10:31
President Trump Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Amid Senatorial Criticism – cover image

On October 24, 2025, a significant political move shook the crypto world as President Trump granted a pardon to Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges. This unexpected pardon drew immediate reaction from Democratic senators, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, who publicly criticized the decision and called for its condemnation.

The pardon has stirred debate about the role of political influence in the cryptocurrency sector and the implications for regulatory oversight. Senator Warren and other Democratic lawmakers expressed concerns about accountability and transparency for major crypto players like Binance.

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