US President Donald Trump pardoned Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, who was prosecuted by the Biden Administration for money laundering. Zhao, known as CZ, pleaded guilty and stepped down as CEO in 2023, with Binance settling allegations for $4.3 billion. He was sentenced to four months in prison, despite prosecutors seeking three years. The SEC filed 13 charges against Binance and Zhao, impacting Bitcoin's value. The pardon may allow Binance to operate in the US again. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)