All articles tagged with #binance
Originally Published 22 days ago — by Financial Times
The article reports that Binance allowed suspicious accounts to operate even after a 2023 US plea agreement, raising concerns about regulatory compliance and oversight in the cryptocurrency industry.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by The Guardian
The article argues that under Donald Trump's presidency, there was a significant rise in white-collar crime, with high-profile pardons and policy decisions that undermined financial regulation and enforcement, benefiting criminals and undermining US economic and political stability.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bloomberg.com
President Trump pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who had pleaded guilty to violating US anti-money laundering laws, amid his connections to a Trump family crypto venture, highlighting the intersection of crypto industry influence and political pardons.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
President Trump claimed ignorance of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao when asked about his recent pardon, suggesting it was a political move and denying any personal involvement or knowledge of Zhao, despite the controversy surrounding the pardon and Binance's activities.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by WIRED
The Trump administration's pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has elevated his status to a martyr in the crypto community, potentially leading to significant repercussions for the US crypto industry.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNBC
Former President Donald Trump claimed he has no knowledge of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) despite pardoning him, citing a desire to boost U.S. competitiveness in crypto and alleging that CZ was unfairly treated by the Biden administration. Trump also criticized Biden's use of autopen for pardons and highlighted Binance's legal and financial issues, including a $4.3 billion settlement for illicit activities.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
Donald Trump claims he does not know Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, despite pardoning him in October after Zhao pleaded guilty to money laundering charges; Trump attributes the pardon to a 'witch-hunt' by Biden and has no recollection of Zhao, whose case is linked to broader political controversies over pardons and autopen signatures.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by HuffPost
Critics criticize Trump for claiming ignorance about the Binance founder he pardoned, highlighting contradictions in his statements about pardons and his knowledge of the individuals involved, raising questions about the legitimacy of his actions.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Forbes
During a 60 Minutes interview, President Trump claimed he did not know Binance founder Changpeng Zhao despite pardoning him last month, and discussed topics including the government shutdown, healthcare, and immigration, largely blaming Democrats for the shutdown and criticizing Obamacare.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
US President Donald Trump claimed he does not know cryptocurrency tycoon Changpeng Zhao despite pardoning him, amid controversy over Zhao's criminal charges and the impact on the crypto industry, with Trump emphasizing the importance of US leadership in digital currencies.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bloomberg.com
President Trump pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao after his guilty plea for failing to implement proper anti-money laundering measures, which led to Binance paying over $4 billion in fines. Zhao's ties to Trump’s family crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, include code contributions and financial interests, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest. This pardon is part of a broader trend of Trump pardoning prominent crypto figures.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Politico
The article discusses how Binance founder Zhao's pardon by Donald Trump highlights the influence of Trump allies on K Street, with lobbying efforts and business ties illustrating the close relationship between Binance, its legal representatives, and the Trump administration.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Intercept
Donald Trump pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, claiming he was persecuted by the Biden administration, despite evidence of Zhao's guilty plea and Binance's negotiated settlement with the Justice Department. Critics argue the pardon is a corrupt quid pro quo, highlighting perceived leniency towards crypto executives and suggesting political motives behind the decision.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by HuffPost
Donald Trump engaged in a confrontational exchange with CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins, denying knowledge about the Binance founder he pardoned and making dismissive remarks about journalists, highlighting ongoing tensions with the press.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Axios
Senate Democrats are moving to condemn President Trump's pardon of Binance founder CZ, citing concerns of corruption and potential impacts on crypto legislation, amid bipartisan criticism and ongoing scrutiny of the Trump family's crypto connections.