#broccoli

Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, the former Binance CEO, owns a Belgian Malinois named Broccoli, sparking a crypto frenzy in February 2025. CZ revealed Broccoli’s name and photo on X, triggering the creation of nearly 20,000 Broccoli-themed memecoins on BNB Chain and Solana. Despite clarifying he wouldn’t launch a memecoin himself, the hype led to one $BROCCOLI token hitting a $400 million market cap before crashing. CZ chose the name for its “B” start, green association, and “blocky” sound, tying to blockchain. While some traders profited millions, many faced losses from scams, drawing criticism for CZ’s influence.