币界网报道：Former Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has reportedly sought a presidential pardon from the U.S. government, according to sources familiar with the matter. The request follows Zhao's November 2023 guilty plea to violating U.S. anti-money laundering laws, which resulted in his resignation as Binance CEO and a $4.3 billion settlement with U.S. authorities. While presidential pardons are rare for financial crimes, Zhao's legal team has emphasized his cooperation with investigators and the broader crypto industry's regulatory compliance efforts. The Justice Department has not commented on the pardon request, which comes as Zhao awaits sentencing in February 2024, facing potential prison time of up to 18 months under sentencing guidelines. The case has drawn attention to the evolving regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency exchanges worldwide.