Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has denied claims from a Wall Street Journal article suggesting he sought a pardon from former U.S. President Donald Trump.
Changpeng Zhao's Statement
In a March 13 post, Zhao stated he had no discussions regarding any business deal between the Trump family and Binance.US and denied any pardon requests.
Details of the Wall Street Journal Article
According to the Wall Street Journal, Changpeng Zhao allegedly sought a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, which would allow him to assume a leadership role at Binance.
Zhao's Commentary on the Accusations
Zhao stated: 'No felon would mind a pardon, especially being the only one in US history who was ever sentenced to prison for a single BSA charge.'
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