Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, recently sat down for an interview with CoinDesk where he discussed the crypto exchange, the trajectory of crypto in the U.S., and his post-prison activities.
While CZ no longer leads the world's largest crypto exchange, he remains an influential figure in the industry. He is still the majority shareholder in both Binance and Binance.US.
During the interview, CZ noted that multiple factors contributed to the 2026 bear market, including investors moving funds to AI, geopolitical events, and the usual four-year market cycle.
He also outlined his goals for Binance.US, stating he wants the platform to tap into Binance Global for its liquidity as part of a broader push to strengthen the U.S. market.
While he aims to clear up any
