So, here’s the thing: after Changpeng Zhao (aka CZ, the crypto wizard who once ruled Binance with an iron fist and a spreadsheet) got a pardon from the one and only Donald Trump, the internet has gone into overdrive. 🌪️ Polymarket traders, those fearless predictors of the future, have opened a market to bet on whether CZ will waltz back into Binance by the end of the year. Spoiler alert: it’s a 50-50 chance, which is about as decisive as a coin toss in zero gravity. 🪙
- Following Trump’s pardon of CZ on Oct. 23 (because nothing says “crypto” like a presidential pardon 🎉), prediction markets have gone bonkers. Traders are now flipping coins-er, placing bets-with a 50% chance that CZ will return to Binance by the end of 2025. Because why not?
- Despite CZ publicly stating in 2024 that he had no plans to reclaim his CEO throne (probably while sipping a latte and petting a robot dog 🐕⚙️), his continued ownership stake and recent gig at YZi Labs leave the door wide open for a dramatic return. Advisory role? Strategic mastermind? Who knows? Not us, that’s for sure. 🤷♂️
On Oct. 24, the Polymarket titled “Will CZ return to Binance by December 31?” (because nothing screams urgency like a deadline) has hit a 50% chance. Half the traders are shouting YES, while the other half are probably shrugging and saying, “Eh, maybe?” So far, this circus has racked up a trading volume of $45,974. Not bad for a guessing game. 🎪
The market closes by December 31, so grab your popcorn 🍿 and watch as traders hold their breath to see if CZ will reclaim his crypto crown. All this after he got a pardon from the White House on Oct. 23, because apparently, the war on crypto is “over.” Or is it? 🧐
Fun fact: the market has been open since September 19, 2025, which is roughly a year after CZ finished his four-month prison sentence. Back then, 68% of traders were all like, “Yeah, he’s totally coming back!” Fast forward to just before Trump’s pardon, and the odds plummeted to 7%. Then, boom! Pardon news hits, and the odds skyrocket to 51%. Because nothing says stability like a rollercoaster of emotions. 🎢
On Oct. 23, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt (probably while juggling three phones and a coffee ☕) confirmed that Trump had pardoned CZ. She declared that the war on crypto is “over,” which is great news for anyone who’s been stockpiling Bitcoin in their basement. 🤑
CZ, ever the gracious recipient, took to social media to express his gratitude and vowed to “make America the Capital of Crypto.” Because nothing says patriotism like blockchain. 🇺🇸⛓️ Meanwhile, Binance is gearing up to re-enter the U.S. market, because why not add more drama to the mix? 🍿
In September, Binance was reportedly cozying up to the Department of Justice to end its court-appointed compliance monitoring agreement early. But, plot twist! The Treasury Department might need Trump’s approval, because bureaucracy is the real boss here. 📜
Would CZ Even Want to Return to Binance?
Let’s rewind to 2023, when CZ was convicted of money laundering charges and sentenced to four months in prison. As part of his plea deal, he stepped down as Binance CEO, leaving the reins to Richard Teng. Because nothing says “leadership transition” like a prison sentence. 🏛️
After his release in September 2024, CZ debunked rumors of a “lifetime ban” from managing crypto exchanges. He clarified that those words were never in his plea agreement, probably while rolling his eyes so hard they almost fell out. 🙄
In December 2024, CZ stated he had no intention of returning as CEO, even if he could. But hey, he wouldn’t say no to a pardon. Because who doesn’t love a good presidential pardon? 🎁
Despite not being part of Binance’s day-to-day operations, CZ still owns a hefty stake in the company. So, he’s got influence, even if he’s not in the driver’s seat. The pardon clears the way for him to return in some capacity, assuming the board and regulators don’t throw a fit. 🤹♂️
In January 2025, CZ took the helm at YZi Labs, Binance’s venture capital arm. Since his prison stint, he’s been busy supporting projects in web3, AI, robotics, and biotechnology. Because why stick to one field when you can conquer them all? 🌐🤖
And let’s not forget Giggle Academy, his education venture that recently scored $11 million in BNB donations. Because nothing says “future of education” like a crypto-funded academy. 🎓
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2025-10-24 10:25