United States v. Binance Holdings Limited and United States v. Changpeng Zhao

Decisions and steps

1. 21 November 2023Guilty pleas by Binance and its founder^S1
2. 30 April 2024Founder sentenced to four months^S2
3. 21 October 2025Founder pardoned^S2

Claims this case bears on

• Supported92
  The US Department of Justice said on 21 November 2023 that Binance pleaded guilty to anti-money laundering, unlicensed money transmitting and sanctions violations and agreed to pay over US$4 billion.
  Regulator statement, 21 November 20233 records citedMoney laundering
• Supported94
  Binance's founder Changpeng Zhao, who pleaded guilty in November 2023 and was sentenced to four months in prison, received a US presidential pardon in October 2025.
  Official report, 21 October 20253 records citedCorporate status

Sources

1. S1Tier A Binance and CEO Plead Guilty to Federal Charges in $4B ResolutionUS Department of Justice, Office of Public Affairs. Regulator press release. 21 November 2023.Supports the corporate and founder pleas, the amount and the monitor. It does not cover later events.Link working, checked 25 October 2026
2. S2Tier A Clemency Grants by President Donald J. Trump (2025-Present)US Department of Justice, Office of the Pardon Attorney. Government press release. 21 October 2025 (entry date).Official list recording the founder's pardon, offence, district and sentence. It does not concern the corporate plea.Link working, checked 25 October 2026