Who is Changpeng Zhao? Convicted Binance founder and McGill graduate pardoned by Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump has pardoned Changpeng Zhao, the Chinese-born Canadian founder of Binance, following his conviction for money laundering. Zhao, a McGill University graduate and influential figure in global finance, served four months in prison. Despite legal setbacks, he remains a key voice in the cryptocurrency world, advising governments on blockchain and digital asset development.