Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former CEO of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange Binance, shared his reflections and plans following his release from prison after serving a four-month sentence
What Happened: On Sunday, Zhao, popularly referred to as CZ, expressed gratitude for his supporters who stood by him in his “darkest moments.”
“Let me chill for a bit. Then figure out the next steps. There are always more opportunities in the future than there were in the past,” the cryptocurrency mogul voiced optimism for the future.
CZ reiterated his commitment to blockchain technologies and decentralization, calling himself a “long-term investor who cares about impact, not returns.”
He also said that Giggle Academy, a nonprofit free online education platform, would continue to be his focus for the next few years. CZ added he would devote more time to charity and education in general.