{"id":12191,"date":"2025-10-28T18:34:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T18:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptonewsdesk.com\/?p=12191"},"modified":"2025-10-28T18:34:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T18:34:59","slug":"trumps-pardon-of-binance-founder-sparks-call-to-ban-elected-officials-from-owning-crypto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptonewsdesk.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/28\/trumps-pardon-of-binance-founder-sparks-call-to-ban-elected-officials-from-owning-crypto\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump\u2019s Pardon of Binance Founder Sparks Call to Ban Elected Officials from Owning Crypto"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

President Donald Trump\u2019s recent pardon of Binance founder Changpeng \u201cCZ\u201d Zhao<\/strong> has ignited a fresh wave of political backlash in Washington and a new push to keep cryptocurrency out of the hands of elected officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an interview this week, U.S. Representative Ro Khanna<\/strong> (D-CA) announced plans to introduce legislation that would ban members of Congress and other elected officials from owning or creating cryptocurrencies<\/strong>. Khanna said the proposed bill is designed to prevent conflicts of interest<\/strong> and curb the influence of foreign money<\/strong> in U.S. politics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThis is blatant corruption,\u201d Khanna said during the interview, calling Trump\u2019s pardon of Zhao both \u201cillegal\u201d and \u201cdisgraceful.\u201d
\u201cYou don\u2019t need to know a lot about cryptocurrency to understand what went on here,\u201d he added. \u201cYou\u2019ve got a foreign billionaire who was basically engaged in money laundering, having money go to Hamas, Iran, and even child abusers. He was convicted, served time, and then gets a pardon after funding crypto projects linked to Trump.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

While Khanna\u2019s description contained several factual inaccuracies including the claim that Zhao served four years in prison the congressman stood by his broader point, accusing the former president of granting clemency in exchange for crypto-related support<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Khanna alleged that Zhao had offered to \u201cback World Liberty\u201d and help finance Donald Trump\u2019s cryptocurrency stablecoin<\/strong>, suggesting that the pardon was politically motivated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Push for Crypto Restrictions in Politics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Khanna\u2019s comments underscore a growing effort among Democrats to introduce stricter rules on digital asset ownership by government officials<\/strong>. He argued that lawmakers and political figures should not be allowed to own, trade, or launch cryptocurrency projects<\/strong>, citing the potential for financial manipulation and foreign interference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe need to make sure that no elected official is personally benefiting from cryptocurrency or accepting foreign money through these schemes,\u201d Khanna said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The upcoming legislation is expected to include provisions limiting campaign contributions tied to crypto holdings and foreign-backed digital asset ventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump\u2019s Crypto Links Draw Lawmaker Scrutiny<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The debate around Zhao\u2019s pardon has also renewed scrutiny over Trump\u2019s ties to the crypto industry<\/strong>. Lawmakers including Senator Elizabeth Warren<\/strong> have repeatedly raised concerns about possible conflicts of interest<\/strong> stemming from Trump\u2019s personal and family crypto ventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the past year, the Trump family has expanded their presence in the digital asset space<\/strong>, launching products such as NFT trading cards<\/strong>, meme coins<\/strong>, and the WLFI token<\/strong> under World Liberty Financial<\/strong>, a firm reportedly valued at over $1 billion<\/strong> in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite mounting criticism, the White House has denied any wrongdoing<\/strong>, with Trump defending the pardon as a move to \u201creverse the Biden administration\u2019s persecution of crypto innovation.\u201d The former president also claimed to have \u201cno relationship with CZ\u201d or Binance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Divisive Moment for Crypto and Politics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The fallout from Zhao\u2019s pardon highlights how deeply cryptocurrency has become intertwined with U.S. politics<\/strong> from campaign fundraising to financial policy debates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If passed, Khanna\u2019s proposed bill could reshape how politicians engage with digital assets, potentially setting new ethical boundaries for crypto involvement at the federal level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For now, Trump\u2019s pardon of the Binance founder remains one of the most polarizing political decisions in the ongoing clash between Washington regulators<\/strong> and the crypto industry\u2019s growing influence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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