Trump Pardons CZ: A Turning Point in Personal Destiny and the Final Word in the "Cryptocurrency Wars"

On October 24th, today, the White House Press Secretary, Caroline Levitt, stated in an official statement that President Trump has exercised his constitutional power to pardon CZ. CZ was indicted during the Biden administration's cryptocurrency war. The sentence was considered too harsh, and now the cryptocurrency war has ended. The pardon of CZ is not only a turning point in his personal fate but is also widely regarded as a strong signal of the U.S. government's policy shift towards the cryptocurrency industry, indicating that the cryptocurrency industry is gaining higher political attention and a more lenient regulatory environment. A presidential pardon will not completely erase the charges, but it can restore some rights. The pardon could potentially enable CZ to return to the Binance management team or once again open the door for Binance's operations in the United States. In early September of this year, rumors began to spread that CZ might receive a pardon after CZ quietly removed the "formerly @binance" tag from his personal profile. CZ initially denied reports that he was lobbying for a pardon, but later admitted in a podcast that he had submitted a formal pardon request. His previous criminal record has been a thorny issue in Binance's business dealings, affecting its ability to obtain regulatory licenses worldwide and open bank accounts. Although CZ has stepped down as CEO, his personal reputation and industry influence remain crucial to Binance, and the pardon will enhance Binance's confidence in the global market. However, Trump's pardon decision for CZ is likely to face strong scrutiny from Democrats. Earlier this year, Democrats demanded that the Trump administration provide detailed explanations of the interactions with Binance and CZ regarding the pardon and specifically pointed out that concerns about the financial ties between Binance and the Trump family have raised ethical concerns. While Trump's decision brings positive news to the market, the cryptocurrency sector's reliance on Trump's political status has become an implicit uncertainty factor, with a focus on Trump's performance in the 2026 midterm elections being particularly important.