- Senate Democrats demand answers on Trump’s alleged crypto ties with Binance.
- Warren warns of corruption as Trump-linked ventures deepen involvement in digital assets.
Fresh scrutiny has emerged over former President Donald Trump’s alleged ties to the crypto exchange Binance [BNB].
A group of Senate Democrats, including Elizabeth Warren, Chris Van Hollen, and Richard Blumenthal, pushes for answers.
Democrats question Trump’s Binance ties
In a formal letter sent to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Attorney General Pam Bondi, lawmakers have raised concerns about the Biden administration’s oversight of Binance following the exchange’s plea deal in November 2023.
The senators also referenced reports suggesting that Trump and his family may have strengthened their connections with Binance, prompting renewed calls for transparency and regulatory accountability.
Remarking on the same, the senators wrote,
“Our concerns about Binance’s compliance obligations are even more pressing given recent reports that the company is using the Trump family’s stablecoin to partner with foreign investment companies.”
That being said, Binance’s massive $4 billion settlement with U.S. regulators in late 2023 marked a turning point for the exchange, forcing former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao to resign.
Yet, concerns over the platform haven’t subsided, especially with Donald Trump now back in the White House.
Lawmakers have intensified accusations that Trump may be personally profiting from crypto ventures while holding the power to shape industry regulations.
Many Senators are criticizing Trump’s crypto dealings
Senator Elizabeth Warren, a vocal critic of Trump’s financial dealings, has spotlighted his growing entanglement with the crypto sector.
She had put it best when she said,
“All SEC decisions and actions involving (Trump Media & Technology Group) and President Trump’s financial interests should be carefully managed to ensure that they are free from undue political interference and influence from the President and his administration.”
Needless to say, Trump’s direct involvement in crypto, through his own memecoin and the family-backed World Liberty Financial, has added fuel to the political fire.
The venture’s recent $2 billion stablecoin-linked investment in Binance by Abu Dhabi’s MGX further deepens concerns over foreign influence and regulatory oversight.
Therefore, Senate Democrats are now pressing for clarity on how the Justice Department and Treasury intend to enforce Binance’s plea deal, and whether a pardon for ex-CEO Zhao is under consideration.
Their urgency is underscored by the recent halt of the GENIUS Act vote, which ultimately failed to go ahead.
As expected, Senator Elizabeth Warren warned against enabling what she describes as institutionalized corruption tied to Trump’s crypto activities.