Politics10/23/2025•Bloomberg

Binance’s Token Surges After Founder Zhao Is Pardoned by Trump

Binance’s Token Surges After Founder Zhao Is Pardoned by Trump

Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, saw a surge in its native token BNB after its co-founder, Changpeng Zhao, was pardoned by former US President Donald Trump. The BNB token, used for transactions on the Binance platform, rose by as much as 8% following the news of Zhao's pardon. The pardon granted to Zhao was a significant development, as it came amid ongoing legal and regulatory scrutiny surrounding Binance and its operations. The company has faced various challenges, including allegations of money laundering and regulatory violations in several countries. The surge in the BNB token price reflects the market's positive sentiment towards the pardon, which may be seen as a sign of easing regulatory pressure on Binance. However, the long-term impact of the pardon on the company's operations and the broader crypto industry remains to be seen.

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