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Binance CEO Denies Trump-Linked Corruption Allegations

11/5/2025

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Binance CEO Richard Teng denied allegations that the exchange favored the Trump-backed stablecoin, USD1, before a presidential pardon for former CEO Changpeng Zhao.
Teng noted that USD1 was already listed on other exchanges prior to Binance's involvement.
Reports indicate Binance facilitated a $2 billion investment from Abu Dhabi's MGX using USD1, raising concerns about potential corruption linked to the Trump administration.
Critics, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, have questioned the connections between Binance and World Liberty Financial, a firm associated with the Trump family.

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Binance CEO Richard Teng denied allegations that the exchange favored the Trump-backed stablecoin, USD1, before a presidential pardon for former CEO Changpeng Zhao.
Teng noted that USD1 was already listed on other exchanges prior to Binance's involvement.
Reports indicate Binance facilitated a $2 billion investment from Abu Dhabi's MGX using USD1, raising concerns about potential corruption linked to the Trump administration.
Critics, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, have questioned the connections between Binance and World Liberty Financial, a firm associated with the Trump family.