This week, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) finally revealed why he chose to face US prosecutors during his AML violation case despite holding UAE citizenship that could have kept him from the grasp of US law enforcement. His account offered a rare explanation of his thinking before a four-month prison sentence and the end of […]
On August 13, Trezor disclosed that a data breach at its shipping partner, ShipMonk, exposed the personal information of roughly 13,700 recent customers, including names, phone numbers, and home addresses. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) responded by arguing that the incident shows a real advantage of software self-custody wallets, since they don’t require shipping a […]
1,700 UK investors have launched a group lawsuit in London’s High Court against Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao. The claimants say the pair sold risky crypto derivatives products to retail investors without authorization. UK Investors Demand $200M from Binance The plaintiffs allege that between around late 2019 and 2020, Binance offered products such as leveraged […]
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, known in crypto circles as CZ, has said that AI agents could become one of the industry’s biggest adoption drivers. That, according to him, is because the autonomous software will likely rely on blockchain-based payments long before traditional financial systems adapt to their needs. CZ Says AI and Crypto Are Natural […]
Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has denied viral rumors of his disappearance after he was allegedly caught in a strong rip current while surfing in Dubai. The story spread quickly across social media, with traders also rushing in to capitalize on the speculation by launching meme coins on Solana and the BNB chain. CZ Dispels Surfing Accident […]
“At a high level, all crypto has to do is upgrade to quantum-resistant algorithms. So, no need to panic,” said CZ on X on Tuesday. His comments followed the release of a research paper from Google on Monday, warning that quantum computers need far less power than originally thought to break Bitcoin and Ethereum cryptography. […]
Changpeng Zhao (CZ), one of the most prominent figures in the crypto industry, has shared his beliefs on the growth trajectory of the budding sector. As the founder and former CEO of Binance, CZ has witnessed the industry’s growth over the past decade. The billionaire believes more development, including broader institutional adoption and mainstream recognition, […]
Democratic Senators Chris Van Hollen, Elizabeth Warren, and Ruben Gallego confirmed that the United States Department of Justice is investigating whether crypto exchange Binance violated US sanctions laws by facilitating billions of dollars in transactions linked to Iran and entities associated with terrorism. The lawmakers, all members of the United States Senate Committee on Banking, […]
Forbes’ newly announced 2026 Billionaires list shows that Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) is now richer than tech mogul Bill Gates. CZ came in 17th place in the magazine’s annual ranking of the richest people in the world, while Gates is placed not far from him at 19th. CZ Outranks Gates in Forbes Billionaire List […]
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) returned to the United States this week for the first time since his release from a California federal prison in 2024. The visit took place at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, where Zhao attended a 500-person convention hosted by the Trump family-backed World Liberty Financial. CZ Makes Appearance at […]