In May 2025, Binance is trending due to its founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) seeking a presidential pardon from Donald Trump. CZ previously served four months in prison after pleading guilty to money laundering charges in 2023. Meanwhile, a UAE-backed firm plans to invest $2 billion in Binance using USD1, a stablecoin launched by the Trump family’s crypto company, World Liberty Financial. This raises concerns about political conflicts of interest. Binance is also updating its listing policy by delisting some stablecoins like USDT to comply with European regulations. Additionally, Binance Labs is rebranding to focus more on AI and biotech investments.