- Binance founder CZ says he’s “extremely bullish” on Bitcoin and crypto as the U.S.
- He sees growing convergence between TradFi, AI, and blockchain, with governments now using blockchain for IDs, land rights, and taxation.
- CZ adds that Binance hopes to help the U.S. become the “capital of crypto.”
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) holds strong optimism about the future of Bitcoin and the broader crypto industry, particularly in the United States. Speaking with investor and podcast host Anthony Pompliano, CZ described the current environment as one of the most bullish periods for crypto adoption in history.
CZ Pitches America as the “Capital of Crypto”
CZ noted that with the U.S. government now embracing digital assets and companies launching Bitcoin treasuries and ETFs, institutional interest is accelerating rapidly.
“We’re extremely bullish right now, with the world’s largest and most powerful government adopting and pushing crypto,” he said.
He added that the wave of institutional adoption, including treasuries for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and BNB, signals a deeper convergence between traditional equity markets and digital assets.
Convergence Themes: TradFi, AI, and Blockchain
Beyond financial markets, CZ highlighted growing use cases for blockchain technology in government operations. From decentralized IDs to land rights, healthcare benefits, and taxation, he said blockchain is expanding beyond finance into multiple sectors.
“We’re finally seeing blockchain expand beyond just trading or finance; it’s becoming multi-dimensional,” CZ remarked.
Related: Changpeng Zhao Asks: Is US Government Quietly Buying Bitcoin?
Binance Eyes Expansion in the U.S.
Despite being the world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance currently operates outside the U.S. CZ reiterated his desire for Binance to contribute to America’s crypto ecosystem.
“We would love to help the U.S. become the capital of crypto,” he said, while noting that regulatory hurdles remain a key challenge.
He also pointed out that U.S. exchanges currently charge significantly higher fees compared to global averages, suggesting there’s room for improvement in accessibility and competition.
Story of Resilience
Reflecting on his journey, Pompliano praised CZ’s rise from humble beginnings to becoming one of the world’s leading entrepreneurs. In response, CZ emphasized persistence: “We just have to do the best we can and keep moving forward,” he said, expressing gratitude for the ongoing support of the crypto community.
Trump’s Pardon Resets CZ’s U.S. Status
Notably, U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned Zhao, saying he was advised by “a lot of people” that CZ “wasn’t guilty of anything” and “what he did is not even a crime.” The pardon was signed on Wednesday, confirmed by Binance.
CZ had served a four-month sentence for violating the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act by failing to maintain an effective anti–money laundering program. His attorney, Teresa Goody Guillén, noted the charge involved “NO fraud, NO victims, NO criminal history, NO money laundering,” and that the judge found no evidence he knew of illicit transactions.
Following the pardon, CZ expressed gratitude and said he would work to “make America the Capital of Crypto and advance Web3 worldwide.” The pardon may also allow him to return to Binance as CEO.
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