CZ Rules Out Return to Binance After Pardon

Despite being pardoned by Donald Trump, Changpeng Zhao has no intention of returning as CEO of Binance. In an interview with CNBC, Zhao said the company is operating successfully without him and that his return is unnecessary.

Zhao remains a passive shareholder and is currently advising governments, working with projects across the BNB Chain ecosystem, and developing the educational project Giggle Academy. He also denied rumors of any business relationship between Binance and the Trump family. #cz判罚 #czprison #BNB_Market_Update He added that a book detailing his prison experience and exit from Binance is in progress, with publication expected in late February or early March 2026.