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TRUMP PARDONS BINANCE BOSS - Political Bombshell

President Trump pardoned Changpeng Zhao the founder of Binance who pleaded guilty to money laundering related charges The pardon follows months of lobbying and raises immediate questions about political favors oversight and crypto policy

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6.19% - Average 30 year US mortgage rate the lowest in more than a year

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"A very stupid political stunt" — Vice President JD Vance

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