‘Bad’ crypto projects should not be bailed out says Binance founder CZ

‘Bad’ crypto projects should not be bailed out says Binance founder CZ

Binance CEO CZ has argued that crypto firms that have been poorly managed, poorly operated, or have released poorly designed products should be left to crumble. Binance founder and CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao argues that “bad” crypto projects should be left to fail and not receive bailouts from crypto firms with healthy cash reserves. In a June 23 blog post, CZ said that firms that have been poorly operated, poorly managed or have released poorly designed products shouldn’t receive bailouts — and should instead be left to crumble: “In short, they are just ‘bad’ projects. These should not be....


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