US lawmakers urge DOJ to clarify if Trump is protecting Binance.

US lawmakers urge DOJ to clarify if Trump is protecting Binance.
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A new concern has emerged in Washington as top US senators are raising questions about **Donald Trump’s** involvement in the cryptocurrency world, particularly with **Binance**, one of the largest crypto exchanges globally.

Democratic lawmakers like Senator **Elizabeth Warren** and **Chris Van Hollen** are expressing serious worries about President Trump’s growing ties to the crypto industry, especially with **Binance**, the world’s leading crypto exchange.

The senators’ concerns heightened after reports surfaced that an investment firm from Abu Dhabi, MGX, plans to invest $2 billion in **Binance** using a stablecoin called **USD1**, which is linked to **Trump’s** crypto project, **World Liberty Financial (WLFI)**.

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Apart from financial implications, legislators are questioning whether **Trump** and his associates are exerting influence on crypto policies behind closed doors, creating unease among certain individuals.

**Binance** has recently faced legal troubles, having to pay $4.3 billion in fines to US regulators. Additionally, its former CEO, **CZ Zhao**, had to step down and serve a prison sentence along with a hefty personal fine.

This situation has led senators to wonder if **Trump** is trying to shield **Binance** or gain benefits from the exchange.

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Adding to the controversy, **Trump** has become more active in the crypto space. He launched his memecoin project, generating millions in fees, and hosted exclusive dinners for top **Trump memecoin** holders.

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With his family’s crypto company involved in the **USD1** stablecoin linked to a **Binance** investment, **Trump’s** presence in the digital asset realm cannot be ignored.

The issue escalated when the US attempted to pass new crypto regulations. Senator **Elizabeth Warren** blocked a vote on the **GENIUS Act**, a stablecoin bill, citing concerns about potential corruption and undisclosed ties between **Trump** and **Binance**.

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Download our AppUS lawmakers urge DOJ to clarify if Trump is protecting Binance.

Senator Warren is now demanding comprehensive updates from the Justice Department and Treasury. They seek clarification on whether **Binance** is abiding by its legal obligations, its departure from the US, the potential listing of **Trump’s** stablecoin on the exchange, and discussions regarding a pardon for **CZ**.

A response has been requested by May 21 to address these pressing concerns.

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