Changpeng Zhao, or CZ as the crypto bros call him, is out of the slammer and back in the spotlight

Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ in the crypto sphere, is out of the slammer and back in the spotlight, waving his take on freedom of speech. The former Binance boss, now a freedom philosopher, is doubling down on his $500 million bet on Elon Musk's X, preaching that free speech is the bedrock of everything.

"To have freedom of money, you have to have freedom of speech.” CZ dropped a truth bomb at Token2049 in Dubai.

His investment in X, made when it was still Twitter, wasn’t just about money; it was about keeping the digital town open for all.

Freedom of speech is everything for CZ. He, the CEO of Binance at the time, expressed willingness to collaborate with Elon Musk to integrate Web3 technologies into Twitter shortly after Musk’s 2022 acquisition of the platform. This interaction shows CZ’s interest in leveraging Binance’s expertise to support Musk’s vision. Helping Elon with X’s freedom of speech revolution.

"Users’ freedom of choice should not be blocked, but those who intend to harm should be strongly discouraged." – Former Binance CEO CZ pic.twitter.com/okgrBV79Mt

— cryptothedoggy (@cryptothedoggy) April 27, 2025

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The Man, The Myth: CZ and His Takes on Freedom of Speech

CZ’s not just talking the talk. He’s been vocal about X’s bot problem, nudging Musk to boot the spam accounts that plague crypto discussions. It’s a bit ironic, defending free speech while begging for a ban on fake accounts.

But CZ’s point is clear: real humans, real talk, no bots. CZ just wants freedom of speech for humans, just like we are.

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His freedom philosophy extends beyond X. At Giggle Academy, CZ is pushing to educate a billion kids, blending crypto with learning. It’s ambitious, like something Musk himself might dream up. CZ sees education as a gateway to financial freedom, and free speech as the guardrail.

“Many lack the originality to lack originality,” but CZ’s vision feels fresh.

Meanwhile, Musk’s X is a lightning rod for free speech debates. From lawsuits against Minnesota’s deepfake laws to tussles with the EU over content policing, X is a battleground for freedom of speech. CZ’s stake in it aligns with his belief that open platforms drive progress.

Remember, Socrates got in trouble for asking too many questions, and look at who he is to us now.

Apart from the X debate, CZ is also having beef with overregulation. He’s called Europe’s crypto policies “dead in the water,” favoring places like the UAE where business thrives. CZ is not just defending speech, he’s defending the right to innovate without a leash.

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