{"content":"Major recent updates regarding Binance include the pardon of former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) by U.S. President Donald Trump and several new token listings and promotions. Regulatory and leadership developments Former CEO CZ pardoned by Trump: On October 25, 2025, former Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao received a presidential pardon from Donald Trump. CZ had previously served a four-month sentence after pleading guilty to financial misconduct in 2023. Binance co-founder responds to pardon: Yi He, co-founder of Binance, stated that the company remains focused on building a secure, transparent, and user-first platform following the news of CZ's pardon. Partnership with Kyrgyzstan: Binance has partnered with the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan to help the country develop a central bank digital currency (CBDC) and a national stablecoin. CZ is reportedly acting as an advisor to the country's president. Pakistan crypto regulation: In Pakistan, Binance's peer-to-peer (P2P) services remain active. Progress has been made toward clear crypto regulations in the country. ","images":[],"tags":[],"tradingPairs":[],"quotearticleid":0}