CZ responds to Trump's pardon: "A bit unexpected, I have no personal relationship with Trump."
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Trump responds to whether Bitcoin will be included in his Trump account in the future: It's possible.
According to ChainCatcher, when asked about the possibility of Bitcoin being included in Trump Accounts in the future, Trump responded, "Something could happen."
Trump pardoned 11 people, none of whom were on the SBF list; his remarks at today's celebration became the focus.
According to Mars Finance, on July 4th, US President Trump signed a pardon order the day before Independence Day (July 3rd local time), pardoning 11 people, including several convicted of violating the Clean Air Act. Trump called these people "victims of persecution by the Biden administration," imprisoned or facing imprisonment for repairing their own cars, saying, "I'm going to set them all free now." Notably, SBF, the founder of FTX and one of the most watched potential pardon recipients in the crypto space, has not yet been included in the announced pardon list. Today (July 4th) marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, and Trump will be attending events in multiple locations. The White House had previously discussed a large-scale pardon of 250 people as part of the celebrations. However, these are still under consideration and have not been officially announced. The market is paying close attention to Trump's statements today. The pardon competition under the Trump administration has significantly escalated, with the president exercising unprecedented personal control over the pardon process, frequently using the pardon power to support allies and advance his own political agenda. Pardons are handled by a small team consisting of White House Special Counsel David Warrington, Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, and U.S. Pardons Attorney Ed Martin. Most cases are initially reviewed by Warrington and Martin in coordination with the Department of Justice. The shortlisted candidates are then submitted to Wiles for review, and Warrington and Wiles then submit the final selection to Trump for decision.
Bloomberg: Trump's strategic Bitcoin reserve plan faces legal and jurisdictional obstacles.
According to Odaily, the strategic Bitcoin reserve program promoted by US President Trump is facing legal and jurisdictional issues, with the core controversy being whether the US Treasury Department has the legal right to manage the reserve. Early in his presidency, Trump proposed establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve, primarily funded by the U.S. government's criminal or civil seizures of existing Bitcoin holdings, and a separate digital asset inventory. Related executive orders also required the Treasury and Commerce Departments to develop a "budget-neutral" Bitcoin acquisition strategy, meaning it should not increase taxpayer costs. However, sources say the debate surrounding the reserve has now shifted to whether it should be placed under the Commerce Department, rather than the Treasury Department. Another point of contention is whether the U.S. government can hold BTC "indefinitely," given its price volatility. White House spokeswoman Liz Huston said the Trump administration is still evaluating the optimal structure for its strategic Bitcoin reserve and U.S. digital asset inventory to deliver on its vision of making the U.S. a global hub for cryptocurrency and cutting-edge technology. (The Block)
ABTC, a Bitcoin mining company backed by the Trump family, increased its holdings by 500 BTC.
Odaily Odaily reports that American Bitcoin (ABTC), a Bitcoin mining company backed by the Trump family, has increased its holdings by 500 BTC, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 8,000. (BTCtreasuries)
Video | Behind-the-scenes footage of CZ autobiography cover shoot: On power, prisons, and pardons
On July 6th, Binance founder CZ tweeted a video of behind-the-scenes footage from the photoshoot for his autobiography, "Binance Life." In the video, he recalled the tearful moment the night before his confession and discussed his renewed understanding of freedom, reputation, trust, forgiveness, and life choices. He believes blockchain represents "financial freedom," while AI brings "intelligence freedom." Having been deprived of personal and informational freedom, he has realized more clearly that what truly matters is not money, but health, and meaningful connections with family and friends. Regarding pardons, he said Trump's pardon only restored his reputation; it couldn't change what he had done. Reputation can only be earned back slowly through time and action. After the ordeal, he didn't define himself as a winner or loser, but emphasized less resentment and more action, continuously doing things that are valuable to others.
Poll: US-Iran conflict seen as "more harm than good," Trump's approval rating drops to 36%.
According to a recent Focaldata Odaily, a majority of American voters believe the Trump administration's military action in Iran is "not worth the cost." The survey, conducted from June 26 to 30, covered 1,795 registered voters and has a margin of error of ±2.7%. Data shows that 58% of respondents believe the current costs of the war are not worthwhile. Meanwhile, 44% of voters believe the conflict puts the US at a weaker position in its relationship with Iran, while only 31% believe it gives the US an advantage. Polls show widespread skepticism among voters regarding the so-called "memorandum of understanding" reached between Washington and Tehran. Approximately 66% of respondents believe the agreement will offer little improvement to peace and stability in the Middle East, and may even exacerbate instability or increase the risk of conflict; only about 20% believe it will contribute to achieving peace. Polls show that only 36% of voters approve of Trump's performance, a 2-percentage-point drop from the previous month. Among them, support among independent voters fell to 21%, a more significant decline of 8 percentage points. This trend is putting pressure on Republicans ahead of the upcoming November 2026 midterm elections. In the survey, 44% of respondents said they would support the Democratic candidate in the congressional elections, 6 percentage points higher than the 38% who supported the Republicans; a month ago, the Democrats had a 4-point lead.