Trump-Pardoned Changpeng Zhao May Be ‘Retired’ But Binance’s US Strategy Says Otherwise
Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) is reassessing its U.S. strategy as co-founder Changpeng Zhao re-enters the public spotlight following a presidential pardon, signaling renewed interest in an American market the exchange once dominated.
Zhao Signals Renewed Focus On U.S. Crypto Market
Zhao, who no longer holds any formal role at Binance, has increasingly praised President Donald Trump’s approach to digital assets and described the U.S. as central to the industry’s future.
Speaking earlier this month at Binance Blockchain Week, Zhao said it was his “full intention to help make America the capital of crypto,” calling the country “an emerging land” for the sector.
Although barred from operational involvement under a 2023 plea agreement tied to anti-money laundering failures, Zhao remains a controlling shareholder and influential figure.
That ownership stake has complicated Binance’s ability to …
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