Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, appeared at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos following a presidential pardon that followed his 2023 US legal issues. He emphasized the growing systemic relevance of stablecoins, noting transaction volumes approaching $33 trillion annually and forecasts projecting stablecoin and tokenized asset markets to potentially reach trillions by 2030. The event highlighted the shift from crypto as speculative assets towards regulated financial infrastructure integrated into traditional finance, with compliance and legal oversight becoming essential for institutional acceptance.

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