This Tuesday, a 4.27-meter golden statue depicting Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, briefly took its place in front of the Capitol in Washington. This spectacular installation comes a few days after the presidential pardon granted by Donald Trump to CZ, convicted in 2023 for violations of anti-money laundering laws. In a climate where crypto figures are increasingly occupying public space, this unexpected tribute marks a symbolic turning point between justice, political power, and the cult of blockchain innovation.