When Pardon Meets Cryptocracy: A Waughian Take on Trump, CZ, and the Bizarre Circus

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, with all the seriousness of a woman who had just discovered her umbrella was upside down, declared: “President Trump exercised his constitutional authority by issuing a pardon for Mr. Zhao, who was prosecuted by the Biden Administration in their war on cryptocurrency.” As if the entire enterprise was less about justice and more about a game of high-stakes chess played with less regard for pawns and more for the spectacle of the king’s gambit.

CZ\’s Crypto Comeback?

Oh, the crypto drama that unfolded on Friday! 🤯 The Polymarket bettors were like vultures, swooping in to wager on the potential return of Changpeng “CZ” Zhao to Binance, after President Trump dropped the bombshell – a pardon for the crypto mogul! 🤩

Trump Pardons Crypto King CZ: A Tale of Cash, Chains, and Chaotic Goodwill 🧵💸

In November 2023, CZ proudly admitted in court that Binance’s anti-money laundering program was more of a suggestion than a policy. This was part of a $4.3 billion settlement with the DOJ, which is basically the crypto version of “Oops, we accidentally funded global crime.” Prosecutors claimed Binance helped Hamas, ISIS, and people who sell drugs on the dark web. Oh, and they let users from countries with names like “North Korea” and “Iran” log in. Classic. 🎩