Zhao Changpeng revealed that he provides advice on Crypto Assets for at least 12 countries.

Since stepping down as the CEO of the world's largest crypto exchange Binance, Zhao Changpeng (CZ) has not faded from the public eye. On the contrary, he is now active on the global stage in a new and more impactful role. Zhao Changpeng personally revealed that he is currently providing advice on cryptocurrency regulation, stablecoins, Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), and broader crypto adoption strategies to the governments and leaders of at least 12 countries, in both formal and informal capacities. This news, along with a series of recent actions he has taken in education, investment, and technological innovation, outlines a clear path of transformation from business magnate to global policy advisor, social builder, and futurist.

National-level advisor

As a national-level advisor, Zhao Changpeng's role is most concretely and profoundly reflected in the Central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan. Recently, Kyrgyzstan is ambitiously advancing its national-level Crypto Assets strategy with Zhao Changpeng's assistance. This series of initiatives is not just empty talk but has already made substantial progress.

First, the country has officially launched a national stablecoin named KGST. This stablecoin is pegged 1:1 to the country's fiat currency, Som, and has been registered with the national digital asset registry. It is worth noting that KGST and the earlier planned USDKG stablecoin, which was to be supported by a $300 million gold reserve from the Ministry of Finance of Kyrgyzstan, are two independent projects, demonstrating the country's multi-path exploration in stablecoin strategy.

Secondly, the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) of Kyrgyzstan – “Digital Som” has been legally recognized. Previously, the country's president Sadyr Japarov signed a constitutional amendment stating that once the national bank fully launches the Digital Som, it will have legal tender status. According to Zhao Changpeng, the next plan will be to pilot the use of Digital Som for government-related payments, marking a significant transformation in the country's financial infrastructure.

In addition to innovations at the currency level, Kyrgyzstan is also building a broader encryption ecosystem. This includes: Establishing a national-level cryptocurrency reserve: This reserve includes various digital assets such as BNB, aimed at enhancing the resilience and diversification of the national finance. Deepening educational cooperation: Binance Academy has partnered with 10 universities in the country to jointly develop courses and cultivate the next generation of blockchain talent. Strengthening technology and security: Binance has provided professional training to local law enforcement agencies, and at the same time, Sign, a company invested by Zhao Changpeng's family fund YZi Labs, is collaborating with the Kyrgyzstan government to develop smart contract infrastructure.

However, as the cooperation deepens, Zhao Changpeng also clarified some market misunderstandings. In response to reports that he plans to establish a private crypto bank named “Bereket Bank” in Kyrgyzstan, he categorically denied it, stating that he never proposed to establish a bank and is not interested in operating banking institutions. He explained that he may have expressed a desire to see more digital banks that support crypto assets emerge, but this was misinterpreted by the outside world as him wanting to personally get involved. This clarification precisely defines his role as an “advisor” rather than an “operator.”

The Restructuring of Wealth Perspectives

With the bull market in the encryption market, especially with the prices of Bitcoin (BTC) and BNB repeatedly reaching new highs, according to estimates by Forbes, Zhao Changpeng's net worth once soared to $87.3 billion, briefly ranking 21st on the global billionaire list. However, faced with this astronomical figure, Zhao Changpeng calmly responded on social media: “I don't think this data is accurate (it's too high), and I don't think it matters. What truly matters is how many people we can help and how deep that help can be, making this world a little better than it was before I came.”

These remarks echo the guidelines for his actions. After stepping down as CEO of Binance, he devoted a significant amount of energy and funding to a non-profit educational project called “Giggle Academy.” The project aims to provide completely free online basic education for children in the global K-12 stage (from kindergarten to high school). The curriculum not only covers traditional subjects but also includes future-oriented skills such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and financial knowledge.

In addition to the national strategies and educational philanthropy of the real world, Zhao Changpeng's thoughts also extend to a more distant future, especially at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain. He predicts that Crypto Assets will become the native medium of economic activities in the AI era. He explained, “AI will not use traditional fiat currencies like the US dollar or Japanese yen; it will not rely on banks or credit cards.” This is because the traditional financial system is designed for humans, while the programmable APIs provided by blockchain can interact directly and seamlessly with AI agents. He envisions that in the future, everyone may own hundreds or thousands of AI agents, which will lead to a hundredfold or thousandfold increase in economic activities, and the vast number of microtransactions generated from these activities will be best completed on blockchain networks.

Conclusion

From steering the world's largest crypto empire to becoming a guest of honor for multiple governments; from making it onto the world's billionaire list to dedicating himself to free education; from being a participant in market trades to envisioning the integration of future technologies, Zhao Changpeng is undergoing a profound transformation. He is no longer just the founder of Binance, but a global figure who seeks to leave his mark across multiple dimensions such as national policy, social welfare, and the forefront of technology, utilizing his wealth, influence, and insights.

He provides advice to 12 countries, demonstrating the global demand and reverence for the emerging field of Crypto Assets; he founded Giggle Academy, showcasing the potential for good in crypto wealth; his vision of combining AI and blockchain reveals possible forms of the future digital economy. The rankings of the rich list may change with market fluctuations, but through deep involvement in national digital strategies and building inclusive education platforms, Zhao Changpeng is constructing a career that may represent a lasting value beyond the numbers of wealth.