Changpeng "CZ" Zhao

Changpeng "CZ" Zhao

Videos

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.'

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Markets

Binance USD Stablecoin Sees $2B Reduction in a Month Amid Token Mismanagement

BUSD’s circulating supply fell to $15.4 billion on Wednesday, paring down $1 billion over the past week and $2 billion in a month, according to cryptocurrency price tracker CoinGecko.

Logo 3D de Binance impreso en dorado. (Rob Mitchell/CoinDesk)

Opinion

With Binance, Everything Is Not Fine

As the financial health of the exchange grows more uncertain, CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has offered nothing but red flags, says Genevieve Roch-Decter (CFA), the CEO of GRIT Capital.

Binance CEO Cheng “CZ” Zhao on CNBC, Dece. 15, 2022. ("Squawk Box," CNBC)

Opinion

Changpeng Zhao Won't Rescue Binance by Selling out Crypto Self-Custody

Amid a surge in withdrawals, Binance's chief executive is seemingly working to reestablish trust and keep assets on the centralized exchange. I "recommend no more news like these."

(Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

Finance

Binance CEO Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao Warns Staff of Turbulent Times

"While we expect the next several months to be bumpy, we will get past this challenging period," CZ said while assuring the organization is built to last.

Changpeng Zhao ,CEO of Binance, at Consensus Singapore 2018 (CoinDesk)

Markets

Binance's CZ Welcomes 'Stress Test' as Exchange Resumes USDC Withdrawals

The world's largest crypto exchange by trading volume has endured a wave a withdrawals amid concerns about reserves. Withdrawals of the stablecoin USDC were paused for several hours but have now resumed.

Changpeng Zhao ,CEO of Binance, at Consensus Singapore 2018 (CoinDesk)

Finance

Binance Suspends Account of Customer for Being ‘Unreasonable’

The user, who goes by CoinMamba on Twitter, claims Binance didn't help them get their allegedly stolen funds back.

Changpeng Zhao, CEO of Binance, at Consensus Singapore 2018 (CoinDesk)

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Ukrainian Government Puts Binance Payment Service Integration on Hold

The move has upset local crypto exchanges and entrepreneurs, who have shown their displeasure by blocking BNB trades on their platforms.

Ukranian Flag (Getty Images)

Finance

Binance's CEO Sows Doubt in Crypto Rival Coinbase and Digital Asset Manager Grayscale – Then Backtracks

Changpeng Zhao quickly deleted a tweet that called the companies' disclosures into question.

Changpeng Zhao's Binance.US had made a bid to acquire bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital. (Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

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8 Days in November: What Led to FTX’s Sudden Collapse

Financier and influencer Sam Bankman-Fried flew exceptionally high during the pandemic-driven crypto bull market. Here’s what led to his fall, and why it matters for the industry’s future.

El ex CEO de FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)