Last week, our CEO @_RichardTeng spoke during a fireside chat at Taipei Blockchain Week.
Richard discussed his own personal journey, and what we’re focusing on at #Binance to bring the best experiences to our users.
Read more here 👇
https://t.co/3YNotSxzsC
Today, I stepped down as CEO of Binance. Admittedly, it was not easy to let go emotionally. But I know it is the right thing to do. I made mistakes, and I must take responsibility. This is best for our community, for Binance, and for myself.
Binance is no longer a baby. It is time for me to let it walk and run. I know Binance will continue to grow and excel with the deep bench it has.
I’m pleased to announce that @_RichardTeng, our now former Global Head of Regional Markets, has been named the new CEO of Binance today.
Richard is a highly qualified leader and, with over three decades of financial services and regulatory experience, he will navigate the company through its next period of growth. He will ensure Binance delivers on our next phase of security, transparency, compliance, and growth.
Prior to joining Binance, Richard was CEO of the Financial Services Regulatory Authority at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM); Chief Regulatory Officer of the Singapore Exchange (SGX); and Director of Corporate Finance in the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
With Richard and the entire team, I’m confident that the best days for @Binance and the crypto industry lay ahead.
As a shareholder and former CEO with historical knowledge of our company, I will remain available to the team to consult as needed, consistent with the framework set out in our U.S. agency resolutions.
What’s next for me?
I will take a break first. I have not had a single day of real (phone off) break for the last 6 and half years.
After that, my current thinking is I will probably do some passive investing, being a minority token/shareholder in startups in areas of blockchain/Web3/DeFi, AI and biotech. I am happy that I will finally have more time to spend looking at DeFi.
I can’t see myself being a CEO driving a startup again. I am content being an one-shot (lucky) entrepreneur. Should there be listeners, I may be open to being a coach/mentor to a small number of upcoming entrepreneurs, privately. If for nothing else, I can at least tell them what not to do.
On that note, I am proud to point out that in our resolutions with the U.S. agencies they:
- do not allege that Binance misappropriated any user funds, and
- do not allege that Binance engaged in any market manipulation.
Funds are SAFU!
With that, I look forward to seeing the new leadership take the reins. Please join me in congratulating Richard on his well-deserved promotion.
Onwards!
CZ
Gm, @EFDevconnect 🇹🇷
Come meet up with zkSync community today for zkSync Connect, panels, workshops, an AA-infused coffee break, a kickoff party to start the week strong, and more.
Here’s the rundown ⬇️
📍zkSync Connect (9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | St. Regis Istanbul)
Join zkSync Connect — a developer-focused gathering featuring hands-on workshops, sessions on new dev tooling, and the chance to make frens with fellow builders. Plus, a top secret quest with prizes 🤫
Register: https://t.co/d8WtC8PzdH
📍Demo & Talk: The L2 Landscape (10:15 a.m. | Register for address)
Join senior software engineer @LajkoKalman and @class_lambda to learn about ZK Stack and hyperchains.
Details: https://t.co/Jsd6WcKVlb
📍zkCafe (12 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Darülbedai Caddesi)
Visit the zkCafe to experience zkSync Era's native account abstraction IRL on @getclave. Stop by the zkSync or Clave booths for an access code to claim free coffee and recharge with frens.
Details: https://t.co/61VKXMx2IT
📍zkDay Istanbul (12:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. | InterContinental Istanbul)
Come find zkSync at zkDay, an event hosted by Manta Network, with a lineup of 20+ leading speakers and a special zkDay Pitch Competition showcasing early-stage ZK projects.
Details: https://t.co/byzy1pJrae
📍Foresight X and OpenBuild Hackerhouse (4:00 p.m. | Urtekin Architecture)
Join community manager @zksisyfos to gain insights on building a passionate, authentic community.
Details: https://t.co/4E1lzesWyI
📍Panel: The L2 Landscape (4:00 p.m. | Register for address)
Join zkSync co-inventor @gluk64 and fellow industry leaders for a panel on the L2 landscape, moderated by @bkiepuszewski of @l2beat.
Details: https://t.co/Jsd6WcKVlb
📍Devconnect Kick-off Party (7 p.m. - Midnight | Park Sanat Cafe Bistro)
Kick off your Devconnect experience by gathering with fellow developers, web3 enthusiasts, community members and industry leaders.
Register: https://t.co/W9Q5C9YDBq
If you look hard enough, you might also run into Zeek (iykyk) 🐱
zkQuest Day 1 Update 🏆
1.04+ ETH has been distributed so far to contestants on their zkQuest journey at @EFDevconnect!
There's still time to embark on the journey for a chance to win a 15-inch MacBook Air ⬇️
Big announcement!
We intend to donate 10% of our $EFUT ETF profits (https://t.co/gr652AkUvv) to @ProtocolGuild for at least 10 years.
Thank you, Ethereum contributors, for nearly a decade of relentless building & ongoing stewardship of this common infrastructure.
Details 👇
Frens heading to @Zebu_Live: Close out Day 1 with networking and good vibes courtesy of zkSync, @BitGo, and @Coincoverglobal on October 5th.
Registration: https://t.co/qjmoYjIVBI
See you there 🇬🇧
30D transactions 📊
∎ Ethereum: 30.31M+
∎ zkSync Era: 30.58M+
∎ All Ethereum L2s: 118.67M+
Congrats to the entire Ethereum community on this achievement—when L2s surpass Ethereum’s transactions, we all win.
(Source: @l2beat)
zkSync's status page on @UptimeDotCom has been updated to include details on individual components for both Mainnet and Testnet. More from @zkSyncDevs ⬇️
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