Binance: Trump's Pardon and What the Hell is Going On

Donald Trump's Binance Pardon: Just Another Day in the Swamp?

So, Trump pardoned the Binance founder, CZ. Shocker. I mean, are we really surprised anymore? This whole thing stinks worse than week-old roadkill, and anyone who thinks otherwise is either delusional or getting paid to say so. Probably both.

Elizabeth Oyer, the former DOJ pardon attorney, straight up called it "corruption." Bold words, but let's be real, she ain't exactly unbiased after getting canned. Still, her point about the "influence that money played in securing this pardon" rings true. As reported by Newsweek, the Trump Pardon for Binance CEO Was ‘Corruption’—Former DOJ Pardon Attorney. It's like watching a slow-motion train wreck of ethics, but with more crypto bros.

Binance donated software to a Trump-linked crypto venture, World Liberty Financial. They deny it, offcourse but come on... Then, an Emirati fund dumps two billion into Binance via World Liberty crypto. "Nuts" is right. You don't need to be Sherlock Holmes to connect those dots. It's practically a neon sign pointing to a quid pro quo. Except, you know, it's crypto, so it's all "decentralized" and "totally legit."

The Usual Suspects

And CZ? He claims no business relationship with the Trump family. Sure, Jan. He probably uses that line while counting his billions. The guy pleaded guilty to failing to prevent money laundering, for crying out loud. We're talking about Al-Qaeda, Hamas, ISIS kind of money laundering, according to Oyer. But hey, a little presidential pardon washes all that away, right?

Trump's response? "I don’t know him. I don’t believe I've ever met him." Oh, please. The man probably forgets what he had for breakfast, let alone every shady deal he's involved in. And then he dismisses the reporter asking questions as "fake news" and says they "don't know much about crypto." Classic Trump. Deflect, deny, distract. It's his greatest hits album.

The Swamp Gets Deeper

The ICIJ (International Consortium of Investigative Journalists) found that Binance facilitated at least $408 million worth of Tether transactions for the Huione Group, which is linked to organized crime. And this was after CZ pleaded guilty! So, basically, they kept profiting from criminal activity while waiting for the pardon. Nice.

Even if CZ gets a refund on that $4.3 billion fine—which he says he hasn't asked for yet, but "I think🙏"—he'll just "invest that in America." Oh, how generous. As if that somehow makes it all okay. It's like robbing a bank and then donating a few bucks to the local soup kitchen. Doesn't exactly erase the crime, does it?

Honestly, the whole thing makes me want to bang my head against a wall. It's the same old story: the rich and powerful play by different rules, and the rest of us are just along for the ride. They expect us to believe this nonsense, and honestly...

But hey, maybe I'm just being cynical. Maybe Trump really did pardon CZ out of the goodness of his heart. Maybe Binance is a shining beacon of ethical behavior. And maybe pigs will fly out of my butt tomorrow morning.

What's Next? More of the Same

Oyer's lawsuits and congressional testimony might shed some light on the situation. Lawmakers could hold hearings. But let's be real, nothing will change. The White House will stonewall, the investigations will drag on, and everyone will forget about it in a week.

It's a depressing cycle, but that's Washington for ya. And crypto just gives them a new way to skim off the top.

Another Day, Another Dollar (For the Rich)