BiyaPay Analyst: CZ Granted Clemency, SBF Not Included in Clemency, Trump Differentiates Between Crypto Compliance and Fraud Boundaries

BlockBeats News, January 10, according to The New York Times, U.S. President Trump clearly stated in a recent interview that he would not consider pardoning FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), although Trump had previously pardoned some individuals including Binance founder CZ.

SBF was convicted in 2023 of embezzlement of customer funds, systemic financial fraud, and other serious crimes, and his case was seen as a typical example of direct harm to retail investors and market trust. In contrast, CZ's case is more focused on compliance and regulatory conflicts, with significantly different nature.

BiyaPay analysts pointed out that this attitude sends a clear signal: the U.S. regulatory and political levels are diverging in their tolerance for "fraudulent risk" and "compliance dispute risk." For investors, choosing a platform with transparent risk control and a clear compliance path is particularly critical. BiyaPay supports USDT trading of U.S. stocks, Hong Kong stock futures, and digital asset contracts, emphasizing both compliance and fund security, helping users to actively participate in the global market in an uncertain environment.