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Changpeng Zhao

Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, founded the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, which launched in 2017. He served as its chief executive officer until November 2023. Read the latest news about Changpeng Zhao on Cointelegraph. Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, founded the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, which launched in 2017. He served as its chief executive officer until November 2023. Read the latest news about Changpeng Zhao on Cointelegraph. Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, founded the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, which launched in 2017. He served as its chief executive officer until November 2023. Read the latest news about Changpeng Zhao on Cointelegraph.

Binance opens crypto trading to AI agents with user-set controls

Nate KostarAug 20, 2026

UK crypto investors sue Binance, Changpeng Zhao for $200M

Jul 1, 2026

Brayden Lindrea

CZ says crypto exchange rivals opposed his pardon bid

May 9, 2026

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Binance.US cuts spot trading fees to near zero in push to undercut rivals

Apr 22, 2026

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CZ hopes in 5 years people stop talking about crypto and just use it

Apr 10, 2026

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CZ memoir revives feud with OKX founder Star Xu over contract forgery, Huobi arrest

Apr 8, 2026

Christina Comben

Changpeng Zhao: All latest articles

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Crypto billionaire to prison: CZ’s autobiography revisits turbulent Binance era

Changpeng Zhao’s memoir recounts Binance’s rapid rise, regulatory scrutiny and prison sentence, offering a first-person account of crypto’s most turbulent era.

Apr 8, 2026

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Binance sues Wall Street Journal amid report of DOJ Iran probe

Binance sued the Wall Street Journal over a February report on its handling of an internal investigation into Iran-linked transactions, as the Journal separately reported a DOJ probe.

Mar 11, 2026

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CZ says CEXs have ‘zero motive’ to aid terrorists as court dismisses terrorism suit

A US federal judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing Binance, Changpeng Zhao and Binance.US of helping terrorist groups move crypto funds.

Mar 8, 2026

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11 US senators request federal probe into Binance’s sanctions compliance

Lawmakers urge US regulators to review Binance’s AML and sanctions controls after reports of Iran-linked transactions and potential evasion risks.

Feb 28, 2026

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US senator launches probe into Binance over Iran, Russia sanctions claims

Binance rejected the allegations, saying it flags suspicious activity, enforces strict compliance procedures and does not permit Iranian users on the platform.

Feb 25, 2026

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AI agents not worth the cost as humans still cheaper: Tech execs

Jason Calacanis says he’s spending about $110,000 a year on an AI agent that runs at a fraction of capacity, raising doubts about replacing human workers.

Feb 20, 2026

Brayden Lindrea

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CZ says lack of onchain privacy is holding back crypto payments

Transparency, which is a hallmark feature of most cryptocurrencies, is likely one of the biggest hurdles to mass adoption, the Binance founder said.

Feb 15, 2026

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Binance reserves steady as ‘FTX 2.0’ claims spread online

Binance shows stable onchain reserves and no immediate stress signals despite market volatility and a wave of criticism circulating on social media.

Feb 4, 2026

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Changpeng Zhao rejects claims Binance worsened crypto market crash

CZ pushed back on claims that Binance fueled October’s historic $19 billion crypto liquidation event, calling allegations against the exchange “far-fetched.”

Jan 30, 2026