Trump Claims He Doesn’t Know Disgraced Crypto Tycoon CZ, After Pardoning Him
President Donald Trump has denied knowing Changpeng Zhao, the crypto magnate he pardoned just weeks ago, telling CBS’s 60 Minutes that he has no idea who he is. The former Binance CEO pleaded guilty in 2023 to violations of U.S. anti–money laundering laws, serving four months in prison and stepping down from his leadership role at the company he co-founded. His business network has since developed ties to ventures associated with Trump, including Dominari Holdings, a digital currency initiative headquartered in Trump Tower. Members of Trump’s family reportedly sit on its advisory board. When pressed about the pardon, Trump responded…





