TechFlow News, April 10: Binance founder CZ (Changpeng Zhao) formally responded to external questions regarding his divorce, stating that he typically ignores such false allegations—but this time clarified that his divorce has long been finalized. Out of respect for his ex-wife’s privacy, he will not disclose legal documents; however, he is willing to wager $1 billion (or any amount) and allow lawyers to verify the divorce agreement. He added that if the other party refuses the bet within 24 hours, it would indicate they are misleading the public.
In response, Star, Founder and CEO of OKX, noted that both OKX and Binance are subject to oversight by multiple regulatory authorities. As the ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) of a regulated entity, CZ’s public proposal of a $1 billion bet is “hardly professional,” and Star expressed curiosity as to whether Binance’s regulators endorse such conduct.
Star further pointed out that the standard for determining whether CZ is misleading the public is actually quite simple—whether his Binance shares have been legally separated from those of his ex-wife—and cited the standardized asset division practices followed during Bill Gates’ and Jeff Bezos’ divorces as reference points, implicitly suggesting CZ has yet to complete a genuine asset separation.
