{"id":22127,"date":"2025-04-15T09:47:01","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T09:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=22127"},"modified":"2025-04-15T09:47:01","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T09:47:01","slug":"ex-binance-boss-cz-slams-smear-allegations-over-justin-sun-in-plea-deal-drama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=22127","title":{"rendered":"Ex-Binance Boss CZ Slams \u2018Smear\u2019 Allegations Over Justin Sun in Plea Deal Drama"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ BNB, former Binance CEO, faces a wave of \u2018smear\u2019 allegations tied to a reported plea deal. Wall Street Journal claimed CZ agreed to testify against Justin Sun to secure leniency in his 2023 legal settlement, although both men publicly denied the claims.<\/p>\n<p>This so called \u2018drama\u2019 comes after CZ\u2019s guilty plea to anti-money laundering violations, resulting in a four-month prison sentence. Released in September 2024, he\u2019s now addressing reports that he provided evidence against Sun.<\/p>\n<p>CZ called the story a \u201cbaseless hit,\u201d noting that he served time and was far from typical government witnesses. Sun agreed, affirming their friendship and dismissing the rumors as unfounded.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Multiple people have told me again WSJ is writing another baseless hit piece about me. 4 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f602.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude02\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 CZ <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f536.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd36\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> BNB (@cz_binance) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cz_binance\/status\/1910588384168255829?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">April 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-1000x-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>The Baseless Hit and Where It Hits<\/h2>\n<p>Today, many view this smear as a targeted attack, possibly fueled by regulatory pressures or rival interests. Support for CZ and Sun is strong among loyalists, who see them as industry pioneers. However, some question the transparency of plea deals, questioning their trust in centralized exchanges.<\/p>\n<p>CZ\u2019s response on social platforms was sharp, suggesting the news outlet was paid to smear him. He argued that serving jail time contradicts claims of being a protected witness. This goes along with his supporters from the crypto community, who rallied behind his defiance.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">WSJ is really TRYING here. They seem to have forgotten who went to prison and who didn&#8217;t. <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f92f.png\" alt=\"\ud83e\udd2f\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><\/p>\n<p>People who become gov witnesses don&#8217;t go to prison. They are protected.<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f937-200d-2642-fe0f.png\" alt=\"\ud83e\udd37\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><\/p>\n<p>I heard someone paid WSJ employees to smear me.<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f605.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude05\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xqpnBwvlmi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/xqpnBwvlmi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 CZ <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f536.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd36\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> BNB (@cz_binance) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cz_binance\/status\/1911017852255048110?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">April 12, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In addition, Justin Sun comes at a defense of CZ, his \u201cmentor.\u201d He praised CZ\u2019s integrity, urging unity in crypto\u2019s \u201csmall space.\u201d This struck a chord with supporters, who see regulatory scrutiny as a shared threat.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I\u2019m not aware of the circulating rumors. CZ is both my mentor and a close friend\u2014he has played a crucial role in supporting me during my entrepreneurial journey. To this day, his conduct and principles remain the highest standard I strive to follow as a founder.<\/p>\n<p>At the same\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 H.E. Justin Sun <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f34c.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf4c\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> (@justinsuntron) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/justinsuntron\/status\/1910876115612406267?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">April 12, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In the aftermath, the community feels the frustration from media narratives. Many dismiss the story as an attempt to divide key figures like CZ and Justin Sun and their contributions from Binance\u2019s global reach to Tron\u2019s DeFi ecosystem. Still, a vocal minority demands clarity, wary of hidden agreements in high-stakes legal battles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/crypto-presales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The 12+ Hottest Crypto Presales to Buy Right Now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>From Smear to Drama: Justin Sun and CZ Aren\u2019t Saints<\/h2>\n<p>Adding to the drama, reports suggest Binance executives met US Treasury officials to reduce oversight from a monitor appointed after a $4.3 billion settlement.<\/p>\n<p>These talks coincided with discussions to list USD1, a stablecoin tied to a Trump-backed venture where Sun is an investor. Critics see this as a potential conflict, while Binance calls oversight burdensome, seeking \u201cfine-tuning\u201d of compliance rules.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, the SEC paused a fraud case against Justin Sun in February 2025, after his $75 million investment in the Trump-linked project. Some speculate this timing aligns with Binance\u2019s maneuvers, hinting at political plays.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">BREAKING  <\/p>\n<p>The SEC has just halted its fraud prosecution of Justin Sun, a Chinese national who has put more than $50 million in Trump&#8217;s pocket since November through the purchase of crypto tokens from a Trump-backed company, World Liberty Financial. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KzPqC6Frht\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/KzPqC6Frht<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JuddLegum\/status\/1895272963282477308?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">February 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Further drama comes from Binance\u2019s rumored ties to Trump\u2019s circle. Talks of a Binance US stake acquisition by Trump\u2019s WLFI surfaced, which CZ, again, denied.<\/p>\n<p>Taking advantage of the situation, Polymarket bettors give a 18% chance of this deal by July 2025. Bettors view this as political leverage, with CZ\u2019s pardon hopes occasionally mentioned, though unconfirmed.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-225735\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-15-at-2.29.18%E2%80%AFPM.jpg\" alt=\"Wall Street Journal claimed CZ agreed to testify against Justin Sun to secure leniency, both men publicly denied the claims.\" width=\"1912\" height=\"918\">(<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/polymarket.com\/event\/trump-family-buys-stake-in-binance-before-july?tid=1744702137266\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\"><strong>source<\/strong><\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a big saga. It displays crypto\u2019s complex interplay of loyalty, regulation, and power. With their loyalty as a community, cryptobros are staying strong on their ground defending CZ and Justin Sun, but lingering questions about plea deals and political ties keep the drama simmering.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-meme-coin-icos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Meme Coin ICOs to Invest in April 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/B7Uk6agkqj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\"><b>Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h3 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list\">\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n         What does WSJ say, and what\u2019s the aftermath?    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n         The Cryptobros community is backing both CZ and Justin Sun. But are they the crypto saints?    <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/altcoins\/ex-binance-boss-cz-slams-smear-allegations-over-justin-sun-in-plea-deal-drama\/\">Ex-Binance Boss CZ Slams \u2018Smear\u2019 Allegations Over Justin Sun in Plea Deal Drama<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ BNB, former Binance CEO, faces a wave of \u2018smear\u2019 allegations tied to a reported plea deal. Wall Street Journal claimed CZ agreed to testify against Justin Sun to secure leniency in his 2023 legal settlement, although both men publicly denied the claims. This so called \u2018drama\u2019 comes after CZ\u2019s guilty [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3,4,5],"class_list":["post-22127","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-crypto","tag-doge","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22127","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=22127"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22127\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=22127"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=22127"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=22127"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}