Changpeng Zhao
Most Influential 2021: Changpeng Zhao
The Binance CEO has taken a more practical approach to regulation this year.
Binance US to Close Pre-IPO Funding in 1-2 Months
The exchange is raising “a couple hundred million,” said the parent company’s chairman, Changpeng Zhao.
Binance CEO CZ Says He Plans to Give Away Vast Majority of His Wealth
The head of the world’s largest crypto exchange also told the AP in an interview that he personally doesn’t “get” dogecoin, but he’s OK with that.
Do You Need to Go to College to Work in Crypto?
College dropouts sometimes become world-changing legends, including in crypto. But the big picture is a lot more complicated.
Brian Brooks: ‘My View About Navigating the US Waters Is a Little Bit Different From CZ’s’
Live from the 2021 SALT Conference in New York, Brian Brooks, former Acting Comptroller of the Currency, discusses why he stepped down as Binance.US CEO after just four months on the job, citing “strategic differences” between himself and Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao.
Binance.US Could Go Public in 3 Years, CEO Zhao Says
Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao says U.S. affiliate Binance.US is eyeing an initial public offering (IPO) within three years. A listing would be a boon for the embattled Binance brand. "The Hash" team discusses the timing of the announcement given the string of regulatory warnings issued against the exchange from global regulators, looking ahead into the future of the world’s largest crypto exchange.
Here's Why Binance CEO 'CZ' Is Looking for His Replacement
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, is looking for someone with a strong regulatory background to become its new chief executive officer, replacing its current CEO, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao. The news comes amid Binance facing a series of regulatory scrutiny across global jurisdictions. "The Hash" team discusses the implications for the exchange and its customers.
Binance's CZ Is Looking for His Replacement as Exchange Gets Regulatory House in Order
“We are looking for someone with a strong regulatory background to step in and be CEO,” Changpeng Zhao said at a press conference Tuesday.
Binance to Cut Leverage Limit to 20x, a Day After FTX Announces the Same
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, is reducing the maximum leverage users can use to trade futures contracts. CEO Changpeng Zhao tweeted Monday the new limit is 20 times leverage, down from 100 times, a day after derivatives exchange FTX announced a similar change. Is this part of a broader effort by Binance to help avoid the worst of a future regulatory storm?
Binance to Cut Leverage Limit to 20x, a Day After FTX Announces the Same
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, is reducing the maximum leverage users can use to trade futures contracts. CEO Changpeng Zhao tweeted Monday the new limit is 20 times leverage, down from 100 times, a day after derivatives exchange FTX announced a similar change.
