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Former Binance CEO Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao will make his first public appearance since resigning at Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai.
According to Zhao's x post on October 10, the event is scheduled to be one of the biggest web3 events of the year, and he has confirmed that he will be attending in his personal capacity.
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Zhao's next appearance has x.com/cz_binance/status/1844392002521276566/quotes” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>moved generated a lot of chatter in the crypto space with key figures and projects curious about what it might share. Tron founder and CEO Justin Sun joined others in welcoming the Binance co-founder:
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Zhao's upcoming appearance will be his first public appearance since pleading guilty to violating US anti-money laundering rules and paying a $50 million fine. Binance itself was fined $4.3 billion, one of the largest corporate settlements in US history.
As part of the deal, Zhao resigned from his position as CEO of Binance and served four months in prison. He has now been banned from running the company for life.
However, he still retains a 90% stake in Binance, keeping him among the richest in the crypto space with an estimated net worth of $61 billion.
Binance Blockchain Week
Binance Blockchain Week 2024, scheduled for October 30-31, is expected to be one of the biggest Web3 events this year, building on the success of last year's Istanbul edition.
According to the official advertisementThe event's theme centers on “Momentum”, focusing on continued progress in the crypto industry despite challenges. It will explore the current state of the sector, its obstacles and the direction in which it is heading.
The event, held at the Coca-Cola Arena, will include discussions on how the crypto industry can maintain its decentralized values while adapting to evolving regulations. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in interactive sessions and workshops designed to engage with new blockchain tools and platforms.
In addition to Zhao, the event also features a lineup of several key industry players making appearances. Featured speakers include Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, Alex Svanevik, CEO of Nansen, Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of Dubai Future Foundation, and Michael Bouhanna, Vice President of Digital Art at Sotheby's.
What's next for Zhao after Binance?
Zhao's departure from Binance marked the end of a momentous chapter in his career, and there is growing speculation about what his next move would be.
The former CEO has expressed his intention to divert attention from the cryptocurrency sector. At a hearing earlier this year, Zhao said he plans to dedicate his next chapter to “providing opportunities for young people,” particularly through educational platforms for disadvantaged children.
a website called giggle academy It has been created for this initiative, but is still in its early stages.
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