During the World Economic Forum in Davos, Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) stated that he finally feels like a “real free man.” The entrepreneur explained that, although he had already completed his four-month sentence, the pardon granted by President Donald Trump removed the psychological burden of his convict status. CZ described the pardon process as a “black box” and denied having any direct contact or political negotiations with the current administration to obtain it.
CZ’s statements are resonating throughout the industry after he admitted that his time in prison was “brutal” and that, if he were to start Binance again, he would have blocked U.S. users from day one to avoid legal conflicts. Regarding the market, Zhao expressed optimism and suggested that this moment coincides with a global paradigm shift, where support for cryptocurrencies from major powers could trigger a bullish “supercycle” in 2026.
Moving forward, investors will be watching to see if this regulatory shift in the U.S. effectively breaks Bitcoin’s traditional four-year cycle, as CZ predicts. Likewise, the community remains attentive to his new role as a long-term investor, distanced from Binance’s operational management but with his influence on crypto ecosystem sentiment intact.
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