Changpeng Zhao accepted Peter Schiff’s debate challenge, inviting him to Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai. ・The debate follows a clash over Schiff’s plans to launch tokenized gold. ・CZ criticized tokenized gold for lacking true on-chain ownership.

Changpeng Zhao, one of the wealthiest and most influential figures in the cryptocurrency industry, is back in the spotlight this week after securing a pardon from President Donald Trump — a reprieve that renews concerns that those with deep pockets have been able to buy their way out of trouble under Trump 2.

President Trump has pardoned Changpeng Zhao, better known as CZ, the founder of crypto exchange Binance, according to a statement from the White House. Why it matters: The pardon likely provides a path for Binance to operate in the U.

Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, Binance’s co-founder, pushed back against Senator Elizabeth Warren’s claims, asserting that he never faced any money laundering charges.