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Binance's CZ Considers Suing Bloomberg Over USD1 Stablecoin Claims

BY Joshua Trelawen·2 MIN READ·JULY 13, 2025

Binance’s former CEO Changpeng Zhao has threatened legal action against Bloomberg following their report linking Binance to the USD1 stablecoin, which is allegedly tied to Donald Trump.

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Key Takeaways:
  • Binance denies any link to Trump-backed stablecoin USD1.
  • CZ accuses Bloomberg of factual errors.
  • Potential lawsuit for defamation considered.
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Binance’s CZ Considers Suing Bloomberg Over USD1 Stablecoin Claims

Allegations in Bloomberg’s report about Binance’s connection to USD1 could harm reputations and impact sentiment among cryptocurrency investors and users.

Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, Binance’s co-founder, refuted claims made by Bloomberg tying Binance to the USD1 stablecoin. He labeled the report as full of “factual errors” and suggested the possibility of legal action for defamation. Meanwhile, Bloomberg’s report alleges that Binance had created the smart contract for USD1 and retains over 90% of its supply in its wallets, implicating possible financial benefits from interest.

This controversy has raised questions in the crypto community, but there have been no notable shifts in the market or asset prices. Historical trends indicate similar events do not usually affect long-term market movements significantly, provided they lack confirmation from reliable sources.

While CZ has denied Bloomberg’s allegations, the situation raises questions about potential impacts on Binance’s reputation. No major regulatory or market changes have emerged from this event, but the story highlights issues of transparency and reliability within the cryptocurrency space.

With legal action being contemplated, this scenario reflects escalating tensions between Binance and major media outlets, further intensifying scrutiny over the exchange’s operations.

Another hit piece, sponsored by a competitor, containing so many factual errors I don’t even know where to begin. Might have to sue them again for defamation.
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The content on The CCPress is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry inherent risks. Please consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

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