Key Notes

Changpeng Zhao says any refunded fine would be used for U.S.investments.

Legal experts argue the fine applies to Binance, not CZ personally.

CZ’s legal team has publicly rejected the rumors of a crypto payoff for the pardon.

Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao has suggested that if the US government ever returns any portion of the $4.3 billion settlement paid by his company, he would reinvest it back into the American economy. The comment comes after the executive saw a presidential pardon in October.

Zhao acknowledged on X that asking for a refund could be excessive, as he already appreciated the pardon. He confirmed that he had not yet made any such request, but if in case he receives any amount, it would be used to benefit America as a token of gratitude.

ah, delicate

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