Changpeng Zhao

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If Crypto Is So Powerful, Why Isn't It Mainstream? | Web3 Architecture: An Exponential Build
VideoApr 10, 2026

If Crypto Is So Powerful, Why Isn't It Mainstream? | Web3 Architecture: An Exponential Build

The panel discussion centered on why crypto has yet to achieve mainstream status, highlighting that speculation still fuels most activity while stablecoin‑based payments represent the sector’s long‑term growth engine. Speakers argued that partnerships with fintechs such as Revolut, Mastercard and...

By Changpeng Zhao
Stop Deflecting, Apologize and Quit Wasting
SocialApr 9, 2026

Stop Deflecting, Apologize and Quit Wasting

As I said, "or any number you choose", big or small. Time to own it like a man and apologize. Don't try to divert topics, with more false attacks. Who is doing the "misled the public and lie to world?" "Binance stake"...

By Changpeng Zhao
Late-Night Reading Turns Bedtime Into All‑night Session
SocialApr 9, 2026

Late-Night Reading Turns Bedtime Into All‑night Session

When you go bed, but don't sleep... what are you doing? From a friend: "Went to bed at midnight, started reading more of your book and now I’m going to sleep at 6am 😂"

By Changpeng Zhao
Why Bitcoin Can Be a Safe Haven Asset in 2026
VideoApr 8, 2026

Why Bitcoin Can Be a Safe Haven Asset in 2026

The video frames Bitcoin as an emerging safe‑haven asset for 2026, arguing that heightened economic uncertainty revives the search for value‑preserving instruments that can operate across borders. It positions Bitcoin alongside gold but stresses its unique attributes—fixed 21 million supply, borderless...

By Changpeng Zhao
Freedom of Money Releases Worldwide April 8, Proceeds to Charity
SocialApr 8, 2026

Freedom of Money Releases Worldwide April 8, Proceeds to Charity

The book Freedom of Money is live in some countries already. It seems the book will be available to everyone on April 8th at 12:00 AM in their own time zone. If you have trouble falling asleep at midnight today, grab a...

By Changpeng Zhao
From Prison Laptop to Published Book: My Untold Story
SocialApr 7, 2026

From Prison Laptop to Published Book: My Untold Story

Sitting down with @scottmelker to talk about the book and a few things I’ve never said publicly. The first draft was written over 4 months on a broken laptop in prison. Editing took even longer, nearly half a year. Turns out, I had...

By Changpeng Zhao
49‑Year‑Old Push‑Up Challenge: Raw, Real, Better!
SocialApr 7, 2026

49‑Year‑Old Push‑Up Challenge: Raw, Real, Better!

Just tried it. Push ups. Not proper form or speed, but the best I could do for now. I am 49. I challenge you to do better. 😉 (Unedited, no AI, straight from camera) https://t.co/GM8t4QgC3s

By Changpeng Zhao
Freedom of Money Launches Next Week; E‑books Pre‑order Now
SocialApr 3, 2026

Freedom of Money Launches Next Week; E‑books Pre‑order Now

Update on my book Freedom of Money. The launch is set for next week. Unless the editors pull me in for one more round 😂 E-books are now available for pre-order. English 👉 https://t.co/UxgYxYJ3NF Traditional Chinese 👉 https://t.co/ItFd8FEyuK The English physical book will also...

By Changpeng Zhao
Bitcoin Reserves, Explained in 4 Minutes 19 Seconds
VideoMar 31, 2026

Bitcoin Reserves, Explained in 4 Minutes 19 Seconds

The video defines a Bitcoin reserve as a deliberately held stock of Bitcoin used as a strategic, long‑term asset, analogous to traditional reserves of cash, bonds, or gold. It argues that, like any backup system, reserves protect against shocks and...

By Changpeng Zhao
Crypto Can Survive Quantum Threat with Algorithm Upgrades
SocialMar 31, 2026

Crypto Can Survive Quantum Threat with Algorithm Upgrades

Saw some people panicking or asking about quantum computing's impact on crypto. At a high level, all crypto has to do is to upgrade to Quantum-Resistant (Post-Quantum) Algorithms. So, no need to panic. 😂 In practice, there are some execution considerations. It's...

By Changpeng Zhao
AI's Inevitable Threat Surpasses Nuclear Danger
SocialMar 28, 2026

AI's Inevitable Threat Surpasses Nuclear Danger

AI inevitably leads to this, in every country. IMO, this is more scary than nuclear. One hacker ... Sadly, I don't see a way to avoid it.

By Changpeng Zhao
The Different Phases of Stablecoins | Vincent Chok on A Stable Digital Dollar, FDUSD & The Future
VideoMar 19, 2026

The Different Phases of Stablecoins | Vincent Chok on A Stable Digital Dollar, FDUSD & The Future

Vincent Chok, CEO of First Digital, outlined the four‑stage evolution of stablecoins and introduced his firm’s own token, FDUSD, as a cornerstone of the new Finance District ecosystem. He traced Stablecoin 1.0 to exchange liquidity (e.g., USDT 2014), Stablecoin 2.0 to DeFi collateralization...

By Changpeng Zhao
Block Explorers Must Filter Spam Transactions, Like TrustWallet
SocialMar 13, 2026

Block Explorers Must Filter Spam Transactions, Like TrustWallet

Block explorers should not show these spam transactions. Should be simple to filter them out completely. @TrustWallet does this already. This may have some impact on micro transactions between AI agents later. By then, we can use AI to filter...

By Changpeng Zhao
Binance Valuation Rises only with Bullish Crypto Prices
SocialMar 12, 2026

Binance Valuation Rises only with Bullish Crypto Prices

As a shareholder, I would love for Binance's valuation to increase. But the fact is, Binance's valuation can't increase when crypto prices are down. It can't get simpler than that. Stating the obvious: Binance is the largest crypto exchange. It grows and shrinks...

By Changpeng Zhao
What If You Could Trade ANYTHING? | When Markets Go On-Chain: DeFi, Stablecoins & Payments
VideoMar 11, 2026

What If You Could Trade ANYTHING? | When Markets Go On-Chain: DeFi, Stablecoins & Payments

The panel, hosted by Bonnie Chang, explored why bringing real‑world assets onto blockchain is the next frontier for decentralized finance. Speakers from Athena, Hasht, Cello, 1inch, and the Phoenix Group highlighted the shift from a self‑referential crypto ecosystem to one...

By Changpeng Zhao
Crypto Halved in 2026, Yet My Net Worth Climbs
SocialMar 11, 2026

Crypto Halved in 2026, Yet My Net Worth Climbs

Didn't read the Forbes article, but if you just look at the little chart 👇, you know it's wrong. Crypto prices dropped by more than 50% in 2026 already. And my net worth went up? 🤷‍♂️ Wish they can apply some common...

By Changpeng Zhao
BNB Chain’s Stablecoin Transfers Are Mostly Sub‑$1k
SocialMar 10, 2026

BNB Chain’s Stablecoin Transfers Are Mostly Sub‑$1k

"On BNB Chain, which handles roughly 40% of global stablecoin transactions by count, 82% of stablecoin transfers are under $1,000." » How Stablecoins Became Parallel Currencies In Crisis Economies https://t.co/4VBDUoAAhr

By Changpeng Zhao
Kimi AI: Most Token‑Efficient, Strong Coding, Easy Setup
SocialMar 10, 2026

Kimi AI: Most Token‑Efficient, Strong Coding, Easy Setup

Tried many AI models with OpenClaw, I found Kimi AI to be the most token efficient, good at coding, also the easiest to set up.

By Changpeng Zhao
AI Agents to Process Millions of Crypto Payments via $U
SocialMar 9, 2026

AI Agents to Process Millions of Crypto Payments via $U

AI agents will make 1 million times more payments than humans, and they will use crypto.

By Changpeng Zhao
Court Dismisses All Terrorism Claims Against Binance
SocialMar 7, 2026

Court Dismisses All Terrorism Claims Against Binance

False news is temporary. Truth always comes with time. 💪 Adding some logic here. There are absolutely zero (0) motive for any CEX to have anything to do with terrorists. I imagine they don't actively trade (no fee revenue). They may try...

By Changpeng Zhao
Blockchain Stays Steady While World Keeps Shifting
SocialMar 4, 2026

Blockchain Stays Steady While World Keeps Shifting

In this dynamic world, prices can fluctuate, missiles can be intercepted overhead, clouds can shutdown, borders can be redrawn. The blockchain (of top crypto) remains constant.

By Changpeng Zhao
AI Agents Now Access Trust Wallet Directly
SocialFeb 27, 2026

AI Agents Now Access Trust Wallet Directly

AI Agents can use Trust Wallet directly now. Try your openclaw with it. More to come...

By Changpeng Zhao
Setting the Record Straight on Binance Compliance | Co-CEO Richard Teng & CCO Noah Perlman
VideoFeb 25, 2026

Setting the Record Straight on Binance Compliance | Co-CEO Richard Teng & CCO Noah Perlman

Binance co‑CEO Richard Teng and CCO Noah Perlman used a video briefing to rebut recent media claims that the exchange neglects compliance and sanctions obligations. They emphasized that the firm has poured hundreds of millions of dollars into a global...

By Changpeng Zhao
Japanese Team Launches BNB Privacy Project
SocialFeb 23, 2026

Japanese Team Launches BNB Privacy Project

Pretty cool. A BNB privacy project by some Japanese friends. (No investment or commercial relationships with us.)

By Changpeng Zhao
Quantum Vs. Bitcoin: Is a Crypto Security Collapse Coming? | Scott Stornetta Weighs In
VideoFeb 20, 2026

Quantum Vs. Bitcoin: Is a Crypto Security Collapse Coming? | Scott Stornetta Weighs In

The video features cryptography veteran Scott Stornetta discussing whether quantum computing threatens Bitcoin and other blockchain systems. He explains that blockchain security rests on mathematical problems that are easy to compute in one direction but infeasible to reverse, creating a...

By Changpeng Zhao
Trust in Exchanges Can't Be Bought, Unlike FUD
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Trust in Exchanges Can't Be Bought, Unlike FUD

FUD can be paid/bought. Trading volume can be “generated”. Which exchange people trust to store their money is hard to fake.

By Changpeng Zhao
Privacy Gaps Hinder Crypto Payroll Adoption
SocialFeb 15, 2026

Privacy Gaps Hinder Crypto Payroll Adoption

(Lack of) Privacy may the missing link for crypto payments adoption. Imagine, a company pays employees in crypto on-chain. With the current state of crypto, you can pretty much see how much everyone in the company is paid (by clicking the...

By Changpeng Zhao
Lower Fees Can Double Revenue, Higher Fees Cut It
SocialFeb 15, 2026

Lower Fees Can Double Revenue, Higher Fees Cut It

Math: double the fee, double the revenue. Human: double the fee, half the revenue. Half the fee, double the revenue. 🤯

By Changpeng Zhao
Binance’s AML Tools Debunk Alleged Misconduct,
SocialFeb 13, 2026

Binance’s AML Tools Debunk Alleged Misconduct,

I don't know any details or who, but just reading the article, it's self contradicting 👇. One could also make a narrative "maybe they were fired because they didn't prevent it?" IF it were even true. It would also mean...

By Changpeng Zhao
The Digital Foundation of UAE's Economy | His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, United Arab Emirates
VideoFeb 13, 2026

The Digital Foundation of UAE's Economy | His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, United Arab Emirates

His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama framed the United Arab Emirates’ digital strategy as a national imperative, arguing that the country must look beyond short‑term crypto price swings and focus on the underlying technology. He contrasted the UAE’s proactive stance...

By Changpeng Zhao
Crypto Payments: Merchants Receive Fiat, Boost Adoption
SocialFeb 13, 2026

Crypto Payments: Merchants Receive Fiat, Boost Adoption

Pay in crypto. Merchants get fiat (or crypto). Best way to push crypto payments and adoption.

By Changpeng Zhao
Fake News Claims Binance Traded on BitMex, Debunked
SocialFeb 13, 2026

Fake News Claims Binance Traded on BitMex, Debunked

4. Fake news. They just making things up randomly now. Not sure what their goal is. I feel bad for the people believing this without seeing any proof. 😂 Binance never traded on BitMex. @CryptoHayes (a friend) would know. BitMex processes...

By Changpeng Zhao
Franklin Templeton: Future of Crypto with TradFi | Mike Reed on Demand, Binance Partnership, Advice
VideoFeb 11, 2026

Franklin Templeton: Future of Crypto with TradFi | Mike Reed on Demand, Binance Partnership, Advice

The video features Franklin Templeton’s Mike Reed discussing the firm’s evolving stance on digital assets, highlighting a more crypto‑friendly U.S. administration and the recent strategic partnership with Binance. Reed notes that the regulatory shift has unlocked a wave of activity, with...

By Changpeng Zhao
Human Error Cost $134M; Enforce Airdrop Max Limits
SocialFeb 7, 2026

Human Error Cost $134M; Enforce Airdrop Max Limits

We helped in this recovery effort, a tiny bit. I didn't tweet when it first happened, to not spread FUD. A human error of $134m vs $1,340. All airdrop features should have a maximum value check. I am not even sure if...

By Changpeng Zhao
Competitor's Badly Faked Images Reveal Free PR Success
SocialFeb 6, 2026

Competitor's Badly Faked Images Reveal Free PR Success

If they could at least use the right font when creating fake images to spread FUD. 😂 At this point, I really can’t figure out why a (Chinese) competitor would continue to spend money to talk about us. People know what’s...

By Changpeng Zhao
Founding Father of Blockchain: Scott Stornetta on Bitcoin, Identity, and the Future of Trust Online
VideoFeb 6, 2026

Founding Father of Blockchain: Scott Stornetta on Bitcoin, Identity, and the Future of Trust Online

In a Binance Studio interview, blockchain pioneer Scott Stornetta—cited in the Bitcoin white paper—reflects on the technology’s trajectory from its cryptographic roots to its 2026 mainstream presence. He emphasizes that Bitcoin now functions as the world’s most reliable backup system,...

By Changpeng Zhao
Every Currency Deserves Its Own On‑Chain Stablecoin
SocialFeb 6, 2026

Every Currency Deserves Its Own On‑Chain Stablecoin

Working with more countries to launch their native stablecoins. Every currency should be represented on-chain.

By Changpeng Zhao
Bitcoin Dip Left Me Broke—Still Bounced Back
SocialFeb 5, 2026

Bitcoin Dip Left Me Broke—Still Bounced Back

Poor again. 😂 (last time I posted this was when bitcoin dropped from $67k to $30k ish. Did alright in the end.)

By Changpeng Zhao
Binance Records Billions Inflows, FUD Sponsors Lose Money
SocialFeb 5, 2026

Binance Records Billions Inflows, FUD Sponsors Lose Money

Binance saw net inflow for ALL 1 day, 7 day and 1 month periods, to the tune of $ billions. Some possible FUD sponsors saw the opposite. 🤣

By Changpeng Zhao
Every Trade Needs Both a Buyer and Seller
SocialFeb 4, 2026

Every Trade Needs Both a Buyer and Seller

Remember, for a trade (last price) to happen, for every seller, there is a buyer. 🤯

By Changpeng Zhao
Bloomberg Analyst Defies “Bitcoin Is Dead
SocialFeb 4, 2026

Bloomberg Analyst Defies “Bitcoin Is Dead

This from a Bloomberg analyst. I was expecting them to write "bitcoin is dead, again" again. 😆

By Changpeng Zhao
User Spending Decides Platform Dominance over Competitors
SocialFeb 3, 2026

User Spending Decides Platform Dominance over Competitors

Real users vote with their money. (Coingecko is sort of a "competitor" to one of our portfolio companies, Coinmarketcap. This is their report, unsolicited.)

By Changpeng Zhao
KGST Booster Offers Up to 10% APR on Flexible Products
SocialFeb 2, 2026

KGST Booster Offers Up to 10% APR on Flexible Products

KGST Booster Program: Enjoy Up to 10% APR with KGST Flexible Products (2026-02-03) | Binance announcement https://t.co/4MR7VAVGxE

By Changpeng Zhao
Safe Assets Falter; Crypto Education Is Urgent Now
SocialFeb 1, 2026

Safe Assets Falter; Crypto Education Is Urgent Now

Global tensions cause more money to flow into "safe assets" like gold and silver first. Then they find out those are not as stable as they thought. Now is the best time to educate people about crypto. #BTC #BNB https://t.co/o67rIXBd7h

By Changpeng Zhao
Timeline Mismatch Undermines USDe Liquidation Claim
SocialJan 31, 2026

Timeline Mismatch Undermines USDe Liquidation Claim

Dragonfly is/was one of the largest investors of okx. Data speaks. Time doesn’t match. Good to see people understanding facts. I will try not to comment on this topic further. Let others talk about us, and we focus on our work....

By Changpeng Zhao
Invest When Hype Fades; Real Builders Keep Building
SocialJan 31, 2026

Invest When Hype Fades; Real Builders Keep Building

Received 400 applications for Easy Residence (@Yzilabs) next season. Every season has about 20 projects, aiming for 4-6 season's per year. I find it easier to invest when the market is less hot. All the hype goes away. Real builders...

By Changpeng Zhao
Bitcoin's Youth Means We're Still Early
SocialJan 31, 2026

Bitcoin's Youth Means We're Still Early

This can happen with even a physical asset, like gold and silver, with thousands years of history. Bitcoin is a 17 years old technology, heavily suppressed in most of its existence. Most other crypto are younger. We are still early.

By Changpeng Zhao
Add Kid‑Task Crypto Rewards to Boost Engagement
SocialJan 31, 2026

Add Kid‑Task Crypto Rewards to Boost Engagement

On to more productive conversations. Here is a great one I just received: --- i had a feedback/suggestions, i wanted to talk about something positive lol. i think we all agree that Square needs to improve, but tbf, it’s a new function, and...

By Changpeng Zhao
Most Complaints Come From Low‑Follower Sockpuppet Accounts
SocialJan 31, 2026

Most Complaints Come From Low‑Follower Sockpuppet Accounts

Word of the day: 水军 https://t.co/W0BMI3n58C See how many complainers 👇 are from accounts you don't recognize. Most of them are new accounts, with low followers. While we are not perfect, we spend time on improving ourselves. Let them spend their time...

By Changpeng Zhao