Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) expressed surprise at Trump's pardon during a FOX NEWS interview on November 7. CZ firmly denied allegations that he or Binance engaged in any business dealings with the Trump family to secure a pardon. He stated that pleading guilty was the best way to resolve issues positively. CZ remains optimistic about the future of Bitcoin and the crypto industry, supporting the U.S. in leading clear regulatory efforts and aiming to help the country become the "crypto capital."