Trump Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Amid GOP Criticism

President Trump issued a pardon to Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who was convicted of enabling money laundering, amidst ongoing tensions between the US government and the crypto industry. Zhao expressed gratitude and aims to make the US a crypto hub, while Binance faces hefty fines and regulatory scrutiny. The pardon is part of a broader political context involving Trump's support for the crypto sector and allegations of overreach by the Biden administration.