Federal clemency record
Changpeng Zhao
Summary
Changpeng Zhao received a pardon on October 21, 2025, from President Donald Trump for failure to maintain an effective anti-money laundering program.
Clemency record · 1 grant
Pardon · October 21, 2025
Granted by Donald Trump (Republican)
Failure to maintain an effective anti-money laundering program
Original sentence: 4 months imprisonment · $50,000,000.00 fine (sentenced April 30, 2024, Western Washington).