• CZ made his first public appearance at Binance Blockchain Week Dubai after being released from prison
• He discussed his time in prison, future plans, and outlook on the crypto market
• CZ said he plans to focus on investing and Giggle Academy, a digital education platform, while remaining bullish on crypto long-term
Changpeng Zhao (CZ), founder of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, recently made his first public appearance since being released from prison. CZ spoke at a blockchain conference, reflecting on his time behind bars and discussing his future plans.
CZ’s Prison Experience
At the conference, CZ was interviewed on stage about his four-month prison sentence for anti-money laundering violations. He described his time in prison as “pretty relaxed” with “less work to do.” CZ said he was able to reflect and learned important lessons about priorities in life. He made friends inside and did not experience any violence.
CZ’s Relationship with Binance
When asked about Binance, CZ said he still has shareholder rights but cannot be involved in daily operations. He admitted it was difficult at first to detach from the company he built. Overall, CZ described his relationship with Binance as a good one – others now work hard while he is forced into retirement.
CZ’s Future Plans
Looking ahead, CZ plans to focus on investing and an educational platform called Giggle Academy. He remains very bullish on crypto over the long term. CZ wants to move on from his legal troubles and prison sentence.
Conclusion
CZ’s first public appearance marked his return to the crypto scene following his release from prison on money laundering charges. Despite his incarceration, CZ remains upbeat on crypto and wants to devote his time to new projects and reconnecting with the community.
