Donald Trump granted Binance founder Changpeng Zhao a full pardon on October 21, 2025 for his Bank Secrecy Act conviction.
- Date
- 2025-10-21
- Entry type
- crypto clemency
- Evidence status
- documented
- Current status
- Full pardon granted
- Sources
- 1
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