Trump grants pardon to convicted Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, according to WSJ.

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Updated: Oct 23 2025

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Pardon Granted: President Trump has pardoned Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, following claims of political persecution.
Support for Trump Family: The pardon comes after Zhao's efforts to support the Trump family's crypto business, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.

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Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.