Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao said at Consensus Miami 2026 that Binance may revive Binance.US to restore U.S. traders' access to the best global crypto liquidity, which currently sits outside the U.S. He noted that U.S. crypto policy has improved significantly under President Trump, with legislation like the CLARITY Act positioning the country as a leader in crypto regulation. Zhao highlighted that BNB Chain has been underexposed in the U.S. but now has a New York builder house and growing investment via YZi Labs, which launched a $1 billion fund for BNB Chain projects. He sees institutional access to BNB as a future opportunity, as major cryptocurrencies already have exchange-traded products. For wallet and key holders, CZ's remarks suggest potential increased access to Binance's liquidity and BNB Chain services in the U.S., which could affect token prices and trading options. However, users should remain cautious about regulatory changes and ensure they use secure wallets and private key management when engaging with new platforms.

Key facts

• CZ says Binance may revive Binance.US for better U.S. crypto liquidity.
• U.S. policy improved with CLARITY Act, developers returning after regulatory pressure.
• BNB Chain expanding U.S. presence with builder house in New York.
• YZi Labs launched $1B fund for BNB Chain projects, Zhao active as investor.
• CZ sees BNB Chain as payments rail for AI agents needing automated transactions.

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