Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao is calling out Bloomberg over a recent article that claims he’s connected to USD1, a stablecoin tied to Donald Trump’s crypto allies.
In a fiery post on X, Zhao dismissed the investigation as misleading and potentially defamatory, hinting at legal action.
The Bloomberg report alleged that Binance developed the contract code for USD1, a token issued by World Liberty Financial—a firm associated with Trump-era crypto initiatives. It also claimed Zhao sought a presidential pardon shortly after USD1 was involved in a $2 billion deal with a UAE investment group, and that most of the stablecoin supply remains parked in Binance-linked wallets.
Zhao fired back, saying the article was filled with falsehoods and possibly sponsored by rivals. He referenced his previous legal clash with Bloomberg over a separate report that accused Binance of operating a Ponzi scheme—claims that were later retracted with a formal apology from the publication’s Chinese division in July 2024.
Although Zhao pleaded guilty to a single felony charge in 2023 as part of a settlement with U.S. authorities, he has already served four months in prison and has publicly confirmed applying for a pardon from President Trump. That move could pave the way for his re-entry into the U.S. crypto sector.
The timing of the article comes as Trump’s crypto presence—including campaign-linked tokens, stablecoins, and fintech partnerships—faces increased scrutiny from lawmakers. On Capitol Hill, Republicans are pushing forward with new legislation like the GENIUS Act, a stablecoin regulatory bill that recently passed the Senate, despite Democratic concerns over Trump’s financial ties to crypto ventures.
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