- Changpeng Zhao focuses on Binance US expansion in the US.
- CZ attends Mar-a-Lago forum hosted by Trump’s World Liberty Financial.
- Zhao addresses regulatory challenges and other concerns.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao returned to the US crypto scene last week, just months after receiving a presidential pardon. At Mar-a-Lago, CZ highlighted his renewed focus on expanding Binance US and engaging with American investors.
At the forum, Zhao emphasized that Binance US is his primary focus in the United States. So, he intends to make the company’s products more accessible to American consumers. While he stepped away from running the global Binance exchange, he sees the US as a key market for growth and innovation under a friendly regulatory environment.
Changpeng Zhao Returns to US, Eyes Binance US Growth
At the Mar-a-Lago forum hosted by the Trump family’s World Liberty Financial, Changpeng Zhao emphasised Binance US’s potential in the American market. He described it as a platform capable of delivering “superior products” to US consumers.
CZ made it clear that his focus is solely on Binance US, which operates independently from the global exchange. He also stressed that any future expansion would be carefully guided by the right team and legal counsel.
Changpeng Zhao’s remarks highlighted a renewed effort to make digital assets more accessible to everyday investors. This move is also part of a broader vision of positioning Binance US as a bridge between advanced crypto technology and mainstream adoption. He stated,
“We want to do much more business in the US. We want to bring a superior product in the US. We want to make the superior product offering much more accessible in the US consumer.”
In addition, Changepeng Zhao acknowledged the challenges the platform has faced in recent years. The platform lost significant banking relationships and market share following regulatory scrutiny, including the SEC 2023 lawsuit that was later dropped.
Despite these hurdles, CZ asserted that the new friendly regulatory environment under the Trump administration opens the door to more opportunities. Thus, he believes that the new regulation will help Binance US further deepen its banking ties or even pursue a formal charter. His comments indicate that the exchange is actively preparing to leverage these new opportunities to solidify its presence in the US market.
Why CZ’s Presence Matters?
Notably, Changpeng Zhao’s presence at Mar-a-Lago marks a personal and professional comeback. This is his first major US appearance since receiving a presidential pardon. And it helps restore confidence in both him and Binance US. By showing at a high-profile event and sharing his plans, Zhao is reassuring investors and the broader crypto community that Binance US is now free from past legal challenges and is ready to grow in the country.
While some raised questions about a possible controversy regarding his presence at the event, Zhao noted,
“This is a premier group of people that very few other crypto conferences can invite. What’s the issue for me to attend a conference?”
The event also highlighted CZ’s engagement with policymakers, regulators, and financial leaders. By attending an event hosted by Trump’s WLFI, he was able to connect with key figures in finance and government. Mingling with them, he could signal that his exchange wants to pursue new opportunities, compliant with the new crypto regulations in the United States.
