{"content":"On October 23, 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump granted a full pardon to Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ), marking one of the most controversial moments in crypto history. CZ had previously pleaded guilty to U.S. anti–money laundering (AML) violations and served four months in prison after Binance agreed to a $4 billion settlement with American regulators. Trump justified the pardon as a correction of what he called “regulatory overreach” by the previous administration, declaring that “the war on crypto is over.” The impact of this decision is significant. For the crypto community, it signals a potential shift toward a more supportive regulatory environment in the United States. Investor sentiment has already turned bullish, with hopes of renewed institutional participation and smoother exchange operations. However, critics argue it sets a troubling precedent—raising questions about political favoritism and accountability. The pardon may restore CZ’s global influence and we see in coming days how crypto world is going to reform.","images":[],"tags":[],"tradingPairs":[],"quotearticleid":0}