Ex-Binance chief Changpeng Zhao eyes Presidential pardon, backs Donald Trump’s crypto vision
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has hinted at his willingness to receive a pardon from President-elect Donald Trump.
In a Dec. 2 post on X, Zhao said that while he has no plans to return as Binance’s CEO, he would welcome such a gesture from the President. He stated:
“No wish to be CEO again. But definitely wouldn’t mind a pardon.”
Meanwhile, Zhao also mentioned his willingness to support Trump’s pro-crypto initiatives despite not being a US citizen.
Zhao’s comment follows a public appeal from John Lilic, a leader within the Telos protocol, who urged President-elect Trump to pardon the Binance founder. Lilic said restoring Zhao’s leadership at Binance could accelerate the crypto sector’s growth and maturity.
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