Summary
- Binance has stated that the recent rumors about the pardon of Changpeng Zhao spreading in the community are not true.
- He Yi, co-founder of Binance, made it clear that the rumor is false information.
- Founder Changpeng Zhao emphasized the importance of verifying official sources, adding that the original article had been deleted.
The global virtual asset (cryptocurrency) exchange Binance has clarified its position regarding the recent rumors in the community about a presidential pardon for Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, by President Trump.
According to a report by Crypto Briefing on the 25th (local time), a Chinese media platform reported that Binance founder Changpeng Zhao received a presidential pardon from U.S. President Trump. However, it was revealed that this was not true, and the article was later deleted.
He Yi, co-founder of Binance, stated, "If there is such good news, I would immediately let everyone know," making it clear that the rumor was false.
Founder Changpeng Zhao also shared on his account on X (formerly Twitter), "Fake news, supposedly spread by a certain Chinese company, is circulating. After our official statement, the original article was deleted. You should check official sources before believing the news," he said.
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