The King of Crypto: CZ’s Rapid Rise

This podcast features an interview with CZ, the founder of Binance, discussing his journey from a rural village in China to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the crypto industry. CZ shares his early life experiences, including growing up without running water or electricity, moving to Canada at age 12, and his early exposure to Bitcoin. He discusses the factors that contributed to Binance's rapid growth, such as supporting ERC-20 tokens and providing excellent customer service, as well as challenges like navigating regulatory hurdles and dealing with a major hack. CZ also reflects on his decision to voluntarily face charges in the United States, his time in prison, and his outlook on the future of cryptocurrency, including institutional adoption and government support.