NYT details Changpeng Zhao's post-prison life: Abu Dhabi villa and Binance stake
- —Zhao served four months for AML violations, was released in September 2024 and pardoned by Trump in October 2025
- —His net worth is estimated at $114 billion and he lives in a nine-bedroom Abu Dhabi villa
- —Zhao remains Binance's majority shareholder despite restrictions under his plea agreement
- —He is linked to a $2 billion transaction involving World Liberty Financial and UAE royalty
Why it matters: The report shows Zhao still wields influence over Binance and crypto policy, drawing fresh regulatory scrutiny to the exchange's governance.
Source: Crypto Briefing
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