Changpeng "CZ" Zhao

Binance Nearly Shut U.S. Exchange to Protect Global Operations: Report
According to a report from The Information, Binance CEO and founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao nearly shuttered the crypto exchange's U.S. arm earlier this year in order to protect the wider company. "The Hash" panel discusses the recent regulatory scrutiny surrounding the exchange and CEO Zhao. A spokesperson for Binance.US did not have a comment when reached by CoinDesk.

Binance to Reenter Japan in August 2 Years After Regulator's Warning
Binance plans to introduce its full service in Japan in August, CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao said Tuesday. This comes as the largest crypto exchange by trading volume has withdrawn its application for a license from German financial regulator BaFin. "The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for Binance's global operations amid ongoing regulatory pressure.

SEC Sues Crypto Exchange Binance, CEO Changpeng Zhao Over Multiple Securities Violation Allegations
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued crypto exchange Binance, the operating company for Binance.US and Binance founder and CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao on allegations of violating federal securities laws on Monday. "The Hash" panel reacts to the developing news.

Binance's CZ on Time Management: It's About Saying 'No'
Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, CEO of crypto exchange Binance, outlines his time management guidelines in a recent blog post, noting that he doesn't cook, shop, or watch TV. "The Hash" panel discusses the lifestyle insights from the crypto executive, on the heels of Vitalik Buterin's post last year regarding his '40-liter backpack travel guide.'

Binance’s CZ on Crypto in China
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, founder and CEO of the world’s largest crypto exchange Binance, discusses the state of crypto in China after its crackdown on digital assets, and why the ban won’t be lifted any time soon. Plus, advice for navigating crypto winter.

Binance CEO on Crypto Regulation, Luna 2.0
Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao discusses his take on crypto regulation, questioning the SEC's investigation into Binance Coin (BNB). Plus, the role centralized exchanges play in investor protection, and exercising due diligence before token listings to uncover potential fraud.

Binance CEO on SEC’s Investigation: ‘BNB Is Not a Security’
Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao teslls the audience at CoinDesk’s Consensus 2022 that the SEC regularly asks questions about Binance and its products, and states that “BNB is not a security” in response to SEC’s investigation.

Binance CEO: 'I Do Have a Bank Account but I Don’t Use It'
Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao discusses whether regulations on centralized exchanges will affect the ethos of decentralization. Plus, a fun fact about his own bank account.

Binance CEO Warns of ‘Massive’ SMS Phishing Scam
Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao warned Friday of a “massive phishing scam via SMS” with a link to cancel withdrawals that leads to a website that harvests Binance users’ credentials. “The Hash” hosts discuss the latest story signaling the importance of personal security in the crypto space.

Binance Rebuilding DOGE Wallet to Deal With User Account Freeze
“The Hash” hosts react to crypto exchange Binance trying to rebuild its wallet to fix a technical issue resulting in numerous erroneous dogecoin transactions and frozen user accounts. The incident caught the attention of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who started a Twitter war with Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao.
