CZ Reappears at Davos, Addressing the $33 Trillion Financial Secrecy Phenomenon
Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder of Binance, made a high‑profile return at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, marking his first major appearance since receiving a presidential pardon in 2025. His presence immediately drew global attention as he highlighted a striking figure:
stablecoins now process nearly $33 trillion in annual transactions, positioning them as a core component of modern financial infrastructure rather than mere crypto‑market instruments. [cryptorobotics.ai], [cointelegraph.com]
CZ emphasized that this enormous transaction volume reflects a deeper shift in global finance: major institutional flows are increasingly moving through blockchain‑based rails.
Stablecoins are being used for cross‑border settlements, payment infrastructure, and liquidity transfer, operating at a scale comparable to established financial networks such as Visa. [cointelegraph.com]
Analysts at Davos noted that CZ’s inclusion in high‑level discussions does not signal ideological acceptance of crypto by global elites. Instead, it reflects a practical reality: crypto‑powered payment systems and tokenized assets have become systemically relevant, and can no longer be ignored by central banks or major institutions.
The WEF’s framing of stablecoins as part of a “New Era of Finance” underscores this institutional absorption.
The “33 trillion secret” CZ referred to reflects the silent but massive rise of programmable money: blockchain networks are quietly handling trillions in transaction flows behind the scenes, reshaping financial architecture faster than public awareness.
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Critics and commentators remain divided — some view CZ’s return as a sign of crypto maturity, while others raise concerns about regulation, accountability, and transparency in this rapidly evolving space.