Justin Sun Praises CZ as Mentor, Denies DOJ Allegations Amid Trump’s Pro-Crypto Stance

Tron founder Justin Sun has publicly defended Binance’s Changpeng ’CZ’ Zhao, referring to him as a mentor and ethical leader while dismissing rumors of legal cooperation. Sun also highlighted TRX’s strategic positioning under U.S. crypto policies.

Justin Sun Calls CZ a Mentor, Denies Allegation Awareness

Tron founder Justin Sun has reaffirmed his loyalty to Binance’s Changpeng ’CZ’ Zhao, calling him a mentor and ethical role model. Sun denied awareness of rumors suggesting CZ cooperated with U.S. prosecutors against him. Sun emphasized strong ties with the DOJ and praised Trump’s crypto stance, claiming TRX is positioned to thrive under U.S. policy.

Tron’s Justin Sun, Binance’s CZ Debunk DOJ Hoax

Both Binance founder Changpeng ’CZ’ Zhao and Justin Sun, the founder of the TRON Blockchain, have individually debunked rumors that emerged from a Wall Street Journal post. The media outlet claimed CZ is providing evidence against Sun as part of a plea deal with US authorities. On April 11, the Wall Street Journal published a story about Binance executives meeting with Treasury Department officials in March, discussing ways to loosen US government oversight of the cryptocurrency exchange. Additionally, Binance mentioned exploring a business deal with the Trump family crypto venture, World Liberty Financial. However, both CZ and Sun have denied these allegations.

CZ Denies WSJ Claims of Turning Informant Against Justin Sun

Binance founder Changpeng ’CZ’ Zhao has vehemently denied claims from the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) that he struck a deal with US authorities to provide evidence against TRON founder Justin Sun. CZ called the WSJ article a smear campaign against him. Sun also came forward to debunk the allegations, describing CZ as his mentor and a close friend. The WSJ article claimed that CZ was cooperating with authorities as part of an investigation into Binance’s operations, which also mentioned that Binance executives met with Treasury Department officials after the company entered into talks with a Trump family venture.