Yes, it is true that CZ wanted presidential pardon, which means that he will be able to be Binance CEO again which the United States Court banned him from.
You know how the world could be, there are rumors everywhere. CZ is threatening Bloomberg already that he will sue Bloomberg. He also accused Coinbase to be the problem and the cause behind the allegation. He thinks Coinbase is afraid of Binance if he becomes Binance CEO again.
I think that it is not a bad idea if CZ seek for pardon from president Donald Trump in my opinion, its a normal to seek for pardon. CZ is not the first to seek for pardon, it id done everywhere in the world, and i don't know why coinbase should poss an obstacle to his efforts. I think he deserves a pardon, anybody can make mistakes, and i think CZ should press further to get back to his business.