Binance founder CZ is offering free regulatory guidance to governments worldwide, signaling a powerful new push to accelerate global crypto adoption and reshape digital finance.
CZ Ready to Help Governments Embrace Crypto—No Fees, Just Commitment
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has expressed his willingness to support governments looking to embrace digital assets. Posting on social media platform X on Saturday, CZ said he is open to helping shape crypto regulations worldwide—without charging a fee. He wrote:
I am happy to assist and advise any gov on crypto adoption and regulatory policies if they are genuinely embracing crypto. I offer my advice free of charge, with the only constraint being the time I have available.
CZ, who stepped down from Binance in 2023 following a $4.3 billion settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), continues to wield influence in the crypto industry. Despite his reduced formal role, his statements often spark discussion among industry leaders and policymakers. His latest offer to guide governments aligns with a broader industry push for clearer regulatory frameworks that support innovation while ensuring compliance. Zhao’s comments also suggest that he is still actively involved in shaping crypto policy, even after his departure from the helm of the world’s largest crypto exchange.
As governments worldwide navigate digital asset regulation, ranging from bans to exploring bitcoin reserves and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), CZ’s message may resonate with those aiming to create crypto-friendly frameworks.
Zhao was recently appointed as an advisor to Pakistan’s Crypto Council, a newly formed regulatory body that aims to develop the country’s crypto infrastructure and promote blockchain education. Meanwhile, in Malaysia, CZ has been involved in discussions with government officials about potential strategies for leveraging digital assets and decentralized technologies to drive economic innovation, although the specifics of these talks have not been publicly detailed. In addition, Kyrgyzstan signed a Memorandum of Understanding with CZ earlier this month to strengthen its blockchain and crypto framework. The deal focuses on infrastructure, education, and governance.
