Reports suggest CZ could benefit from lobbying-driven informal pardon pathways emerging under Trump’s potential second term, with costs reportedly reaching millions of dollars.
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, former Binance CEO, may be among the figures positioned to benefit from an informal presidential pardon process reportedly forming under a potential second Trump term. According to The Wall Street Journal, lobbying fees for such pardons can reach up to $6 million, influenced partly by Trump’s own experience as a criminal defendant. CZ, already active in the crypto sector after his 2025 pardon, continues investing in education initiatives, mentoring through YZi Labs, supporting the BNB ecosystem, and advising national crypto strategies.