Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao announced he has no plans to return to Binance after receiving a presidential pardon from Donald Trump following his prison sentence related to Bank Secrecy Act violations. He is now focusing on crypto education and government advisory roles while predicting a possible Bitcoin super cycle in 2026 that could break its historical four-year pattern. Despite corruption allegations linked to the pardon, Zhao denies any wrongdoing and emphasizes minimal involvement in Binance going forward.