CZ on U.S. Regulation, Gary Gensler, Lessons From Prison, Trump, Iran, Stablecoins & AI Agents

Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, is the Co-Founder and former CEO of Binance. In this episode, we discuss what led CZ to launch Binance in 2017, the U.S. vs global markets, his prior interactions with Gary Gensler before & after the SEC lawsuit, serving four months in prison and what he would’ve done differently looking back, the Iran-related allegations, Trump family ties, Binance US rebuilding, stablecoins, AI agents driving transactions, & the future of crypto.This episode is sponsored by Sumsub, the platform leading crypto companies use to verify users, fight fraud, and stay compliant at scale. https://sumsub.link/cdtWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wdm8S4sb5KEWatch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v79ry2u-cz-on-u.s.-regulation-gary-gensler-lessons-from-prison-trump-iran-stablecoi.htmlPlease note that this podcast is for informational purposes only and any views shared by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. The host or guests may have a direct or indirect financial interest in content mentioned in this episode.This show is powered by Sei.Learn more about Sei: https://www.sei.io/This show is sponsored by Sumsub. Get your copy of its State of the Crypto Industry report: https://sumsub.link/cdt Follow Crypto in America: https://x.com/CryptoAmerica_Follow Sei: https://x.com/SeiNetworkFollow our hostsJacquelyn: https://x.com/jacqmelinekGerald: https://x.com/thatgeraldEleanor: https://x.com/EleanorTerrettTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Welcome CZ To Crypto In America0:30 - What ‘Crypto In America’ Means To CZ1:52 - Immigrant Origins & His Conviction In Bitcoin4:30 - The Next Frontier In Crypto6:45 - How CZ Improved Exchanges in 201713:31 US Market Differences16:00 - Competing With Coinbase, ByBit, Kraken17:50 - CZ’s Relationship With Gary Gensler 21:20 - No Longer In Contact With Gensler After SEC Sued Binance24:46 - CZ’s Time in Prison - What He Would’ve Done Differently 27:51 - Speed Versus Compliance29:40 - Addressing Iran-linked Payments & Moving Past Allegations 34:20 - Relaunching Binance US - Is CZ Talking To Regulators?37:15 - Relationship With The Trump Family42:00 - Binance Foundation? 42:45 - Binance Stablecoin? 44:13 - Thoughts On Tether & US Stablecoin46:48 - The Future Of Crypto Is AI?50:00 - Helping Out New Founders52:45 - Helping Countries Like Pakistan On Regulatory 55:00 - What To Look For In A Great Founder58:30 - What Trend CZ Is Currently Watching 59:00 - Thanks CZ For Joining! Like & Subscribe#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america