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Trump Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao

[CITY, STATE] – Former President Donald Trump has issued a full pardon to Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former CEO of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. The pardon, announced [Date – Assuming this is a recent event, provide a recent date, or say “this week”], comes after Zhao pleaded guilty to violating U.S. anti-money laundering laws last year.

Zhao, also known as “CZ,” had admitted to failing to maintain an effective anti-money laundering program at Binance, allowing illicit funds to flow through the exchange. He was sentenced to four months in prison and faced a substantial fine.

The details surrounding the pardon and the reasons behind it remain unclear. Neither Trump’s representatives nor Zhao’s legal team have released an official statement.

This pardon is sure to reignite debate surrounding the regulation of cryptocurrency and the accountability of those leading major cryptocurrency firms.

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