Zhao Changpeng (CZ), founder of Binance, has refuted claims of pardon negotiations with Eric Trump or any association with World Liberty Financial (WLFI). In a Fox News interview, CZ clarified that while he met Eric Trump at a Bitcoin conference in Abu Dhabi, the meeting did not involve discussions of a potential pardon or WLFI business dealings. CZ emphasized the lack of foundation for these allegations. His statement comes amid speculation following Trump's unexpected pardon of Zhao Changpeng. Trump himself has stated he doesn't know CZ. The White House maintains that Zhao Changpeng's pardon underwent rigorous review. CZ's denial aims to dispel misinformation surrounding the circumstances of the pardon and his interactions with the Trump family. He reiterated that he maintains no business relationship with WLFI. The crypto community continues to watch the developments. ```