Consensus Miami 2026 | CoinDesk
CZ on America’s crypto comeback, the rise of AI agents, and BNB
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, joined Consensus Chairman Michael Lau on the Consensus Miami mainstage to discuss his return to the U.S., the future of BNB Chain and why blockchain is critical to the rise of AI agents. The conversation covered crypto regulation, institutional adoption, agentic payments and how AI could transform commerce and investing. CZ also reflects on life after Binance and his focus on mentoring founders, advising governments and supporting blockchain infrastructure for the AI era.
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