The Trump family is negotiating a potential stake purchase in Binance US, as former Binance CEO CZ Zhao reportedly seeks a presidential pardon.
Trump's Interests in Crypto
Donald Trump has shifted to being a proponent of crypto. In 2024, Trump and his sons backed the DeFi project World Liberty Financial (WLF), and the family launched their tokens on Solana.
CZ's Pardon Request
Reports suggest CZ Zhao reached out to Trump's allies for a pardon after admitting to violating U.S. anti-money laundering laws. Zhao denies connections to a potential Binance US deal.
Crypto Community's Reaction
The potential deal has divided opinions. Optimists see increased legitimacy for the industry, while skeptics fear centralization and personal financial interests influencing decisions.
If a deal is made, this could mark a significant point for U.S. crypto regulation. Trump's crypto involvement and CZ Zhao's pardon request remain key topics.