Crypto will bring big profits in the United States according to CZ

The pardon granted to Changpeng Zhao by Donald Trump marks a turning point in the relationship between political power and the crypto industry in the United States. In a context of strong regulatory tensions, this gesture rekindles debates on the future of the sector. While the Republican camp displays an increasingly favorable position towards cryptos, this decision poses a central question: are we witnessing a strategic repositioning of the United States in favor of these assets?

A presidential pardon under high tension

On October 22, Donald Trump officially granted a presidential pardon to Changpeng Zhao, former CEO of Binance, convicted of violations of US anti-money laundering laws.

This decision, announced relatively discreetly, is justified by humanitarian reasons and a stated desire to repair possible political persecution, according to comments attributed to the president.

Several key elements allow us to better understand the contours of this grace and its immediate impact:

• CZ pleaded guilty at the end of 2023 before the American authorities for systemic failures by Binance in terms of compliance;

• The US Department of Justice (DOJ) initially fined Binance $4.3 billion as part of a global settlement;

• The presidential pardon comes after lobbying by Binance, notably through alleged support for World Liberty Financial, a crypto project linked to the Trump family;

• The announcement of the pardon precedes a major decree signed by Trump by a few days, reinforcing the strategic and political reading of this timing;

• CZ remained silent after his conviction, but this rehabilitation marks his gradual return to the public crypto debate.

If Trump's decision provoked contrasting reactions, it nevertheless seems to be part of a political strategy to seduce the Web3 electorate. For CZ, this presidential act represents more than a legal liberation. He gives political weight to his words, just as the United States is considering a new crypto era.

A promise of prosperity that divides

It was on X (formerly Twitter) that Changpeng Zhao spoke publicly again, just a few days after his presidential pardon. In a brief message, he wrote: “crypto will bring a lot of money to the country”.

This declaration comes just after the signing of an executive order by Donald Trump, aimed at positioning the United States as “bitcoin and crypto capital of the world”.

This decree is presented as a strong signal sent to investors and innovators in the sector, with the stated objective of bringing back to the United States capital, talents and crypto projects currently held back by regulatory uncertainty.

CZ, with an emphasis on the ability of cryptos to “bring money back to the country”joins this economic logic of recovery via digital. His message implies an optimistic vision: that of crypto as an engine of growth, capable of generating tax revenue, technological innovation and qualified jobs, provided that a favorable legal framework is established.

However, this perspective also raises concerns, particularly regarding control mechanisms, the risks of uncontrolled decentralization, or even illicit uses that are still poorly regulated.

The implications of this media release are multiple. On the one hand, it strengthens the credibility of CZ as an influential figure, capable of influencing the economic choices of a country. On the other hand, it raises questions about the independence of institutions in the face of private crypto interests. While the United States is considering a reorganization of its regulatory approach, as evidenced by the vote on the Genius Act, CZ's words could serve as a catalyst for new initiatives or, on the contrary, crystallize tensions between innovation and financial sovereignty.