Yesterday, Binance founder Zhao Changpeng (CZ) made an appearance at the Dubai Binance Blockchain Week, marking his first public appearance since returning from a U.S. prison. The interview yesterday attracted a lot of attention.
Last year, he was sentenced to four months in prison for violating the Bank Secrecy Act, and now he is finally back. At the conference in Dubai, people were already filling the venue early, waiting to hear his story. When he took the stage, everyone was super excited and took out their phones to take pictures.
At the beginning of the interview, the host sparked laughter in the audience with a humorous opening question, 'How has your summer been?' CZ responded that life in prison was naturally not as interesting compared to now. During that time, he also missed his family, friends, and colleagues very much.
He also mentioned that in prison, although there was no freedom, there was plenty of time to think. He noted that while there are many financial fraud cases in the U.S., very few bank executives actually go to prison, yet he served four months for violating the Bank Secrecy Act. He did not provide much interpretation on whether this situation was fair.
Now, Zhao Changpeng says he wants to spend at least half of his time on an educational project called Giggle Academy, which was announced last year and aims to provide digital education services to those without educational resources. He mentioned that there are 700 to 800 million illiterate adults in the world, two-thirds of whom are women, and there are 300 to 500 million children without access to education.
In addition to the educational project, Zhao Changpeng also plans to invest in projects related to artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and blockchain. Meanwhile, Binance's current CEO Richard Teng was also present at the conference, explaining that next year's theme is the 'momentum' of the crypto industry and mentioning that the approval of the spot Bitcoin ETF in the United States is an example of the industry's forward progress. This conference was extremely lively, with 4,000 people attending in person and 1 million watching online.
Conclusion:
Zhao Changpeng (CZ)'s return is not only a new starting point for him personally but also brings new discussions to the cryptocurrency industry. His public debut at the Dubai Binance Blockchain Week not only attracted widespread attention but also symbolizes the industry's reflection and expectations regarding the past and the future.
CZ's experience reminds us that while the cryptocurrency field is full of opportunities, it is also accompanied by legal and ethical challenges. His transition to the educational project Giggle Academy signifies both his personal and the industry's emphasis on social responsibility, while also showcasing the potential of blockchain technology in social welfare.
💬 What are your thoughts on Zhao Changpeng's return and his new projects? How do you think education and blockchain can be combined? Share your opinions in the comments!
