Changpeng Zhao, or as the crypto world knows him, CZ (because apparently, “Changpeng” is just too many syllables for the internet), has chimed in on the news that Ross Ulbricht, the Silk Road guy, finally got his “get out of jail free” card from the US president. 🎉
The crypto community is popping champagne like it’s 2017 all over again. But CZ? Oh, he’s just over here, quietly hoping he’ll be next in line for a presidential pardon. 🥂
CZ’s Emoji Game is Strong
CZ retweeted the @Free_Ross X account’s post announcing Ulbricht’s pardon. The post was dripping with gratitude, calling the president “a man of his word” who “just saved Ross’s life.” Ross is free, folks! Free as a bird! 🕊️
CZ, ever the minimalist, responded with a single clapping hands emoji. A fan chimed in, “Hopefully you next @cz_binance. Full pardon. Fingers crossed.” CZ, in his infinite wisdom, replied with a folded hands emoji. 🙏 Subtle, CZ. Very subtle.
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— CZ 🔶 BNB (@cz_binance) January 22, 2025
Back in November 2023, CZ was forced to step down as Binance CEO after the US Department of Justice accused Binance of, well, basically everything. Money laundering? Check. Violating security laws? Check. Allowing non-US citizens to trade? Check. CZ handed over the reins to Richard Teng, and Binance coughed up a multi-billion dollar fine. Oh, and CZ was banned from running Binance for life. Ouch. 😬
In 2024, CZ did a little stint in a US prison between May and October. But just when he thought he was out, they pulled him back in. The threat of another prison term loomed over him like a dark cloud. 🌧️
The Crypto World Throws a Party
The @Free_Ross post got the crypto community buzzing. Erik Voorhees, Gabor Gurbacs, Samson Mow, and other crypto bigwigs sent their congratulations. It’s like the Oscars, but with more Bitcoin and less glamour. 🎥
— Erik Voorhees (@ErikVoorhees) January 22, 2025
Ross Ulbricht, the man who brought us Silk Road (and inadvertently made Bitcoin the currency of choice for buying questionable things online), was sentenced to two lifetimes in prison back in 2013. His pardon was one of Trump’s key campaign promises. Because nothing says “Make America Great Again” like freeing the guy who made Bitcoin cool. 🚀
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2025-01-22 12:13