Trump, Binance, and the Strange Dance of Politics and Crypto
It’s 2025, and somehow, we’re still talking about Donald Trump — but now, we’re also talking about crypto in the same breath. Specifically, Binance. Yeah, that Binance — the one that’s been dodging regulators, paying billions in fines, and still managing to stay in the game. And now, it’s rubbing shoulders with U.S. politics again.
Lately, Trump has been making some bold moves in the crypto space, positioning himself as the “pro-crypto” candidate. He’s gone from mocking Bitcoin a few years ago to now selling NFTs and hosting crypto fundraisers. You’d think it was satire if it weren’t real life. But here we are — the same guy who once said Bitcoin “seemed like a scam” is now all in on the blockchain bandwagon.
Enter Binance.
After a massive $4.3 billion fine and the resignation of its founder, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), you’d think Binance would be laying low. But instead, they’re still active — lobbying in Washington, showing up at crypto conferences, and staying suspiciously relevant in political circles. And with Trump hinting at looser crypto regulations if he wins, you can bet Binance and other big players are watching closely.
Here’s the thing: Trump aligning himself with crypto isn’t really about innovation or tech. It’s about votes and money. The crypto crowd has cash, and some of them are frustrated with what they see as overregulation by the current administration. Trump, ever the opportunist, sees that opening and is using it — not because he’s passionate about decentralization or the future of finance, but because it’s convenient.
And let’s not forget: Binance has a reputation problem. Despite being the biggest crypto exchange in the world, they’ve had constant legal troubles, sketchy compliance practices, and a former CEO now facing jail time. But if there’s one thing politics and crypto have in common, it’s this: no one stays “canceled” for long if they still have power or money.
So now we’re in this weird place where Trump, who thrives on chaos, is being embraced by parts of the crypto world, which also thrives on disruption. It's a match made in headline heaven — or a regulatory nightmare, depending on your perspective.
Will this alliance last? Hard to say. Crypto moves fast. So does politics. But one thing’s for sure: the 2024 election might not just be about taxes or healthcare — it could also be about Bitcoin wallets, NFT donors, and which candidate promises to “free the blockchain.”
And honestly? That says a lot about where we are right now.
