Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao to personally attend the Binance Blockchain week in Dubai

Binance founder CZ will be making his first public appearance at Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai after stepping down from the company's operations completely earlier this year. He leaked this in an X post he made last Thursday.

Crypto community can't wait to hear from CZ

The crypto world has gone crazy after hearing this news, with many top leaders showing their excitement to hear from CZ. Tron founder Justin Sun was among one of the many.

This would also be the first time CZ would be addressing the public after his release from prison after he pleaded guilty to violating U.S anti-money laundering regulations and agreeing to a $50 million fine. Binance also made a settlement of $4.3 billion, making it one of the largest corporate settlements in U.S history.

As part of the settlement also dictates CZ to leave his position as the CEO of Binance while serving four months in prison. Since then, CZ has kept to his word and completely withdrawn from the company's operations.

Despite washing his hands from all the company's operations, CZ retains 90% of the stake in the company, making him among the wealthiest figures in the crypto industry with an estimated net worth of $61 billion.

What to expect at Binance blockchain week?

The Binance Blockchain week 2024 will be kicking off in Dubai on the 30-31 October. Binance has also revealed that the event will be centered around the theme of "momentum", focusing on the ongoing challenges and progress in the crypto industry. The event will also be exploring the current state of the sector, its hurdles and the direction its heading.

Participants can also expect discussion on the decentralisation of the sector while adapting to the changing regulations. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in interactive sessions and workshops focused on exploring new blockchain tools and platforms.

The event will feature key players from the industry including Nansen CeO Alex Svanevik, Sotheby's Vice President of Digital Art Michael Bouhanna, Circle Jeremy Allaire, and Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation.