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Changpeng Zhao returns to Abu Dhabi following US pardon

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Changpeng Zhao, the co-founder of Binance and the wealthiest individual in the cryptocurrency industry with an estimated net worth of $114 billion, has returned to Abu Dhabi following a four-month prison sentence.

Zhao previously pleaded guilty in 2023 to federal charges involving violations of the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act. He was subsequently pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump, a move that has faced criticism as a potential quid pro quo.

Zhao remains the majority shareholder of Binance. His current activities include advising governments on cryptocurrency regulation and maintaining close ties with influential entities, including the ruling families of the United Arab Emirates and the Trump family. Notably, Binance has established a business relationship with World Liberty Financial, a crypto start-up founded by Donald Trump and his sons, which reportedly generated $799 million for Trump last year.

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Abu Dhabi · Binance · Changpeng Zhao · Donald Trump · World Liberty Financial

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The private paradise of crypto’s most powerful ex-convict Changpeng Zhao; Binance is a major part of his life [www.smh.com.au]
The private paradise of crypto’s most powerful ex-convict Changpeng Zhao; Binance is a major part of his life [www.brisbanetimes.com.au]
The private paradise of crypto’s most powerful ex-convict Changpeng Zhao; Binance is a major part of his life [www.theage.com.au]