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Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has stepped in to put an end to rumors of a romantic relationship after his brief interaction with an influencer during Binance’s Blockchain week in Dubai.
The beginning of this speculation dates back to December 4, when CZ faced gold lawyer Peter Schiff in a highly anticipated debate. During this session, Tenten – a cryptocurrency market influencer associated with the Aster project – took to the stage.
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CZ responded forcefully
She gave CZ A “magic box” containing a heavy gold coin. The moment was caught on video, then went viral when Tenten tweeted that the box was “really heavy”. That shot has since become the most played debate video on YouTube.
The simple promotional joke quickly turned into fodder for gossip in Chinese-speaking cryptocurrency communities. Some users began to weave stories that have a romantic relationship.
CZ never let the rumors spread, he faced the speculation head on Posted on Ex.
CZ said there are rumors about him now? The market seems very slow – everyone has nothing to do.
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He then stated the facts: All his interactions with Tenten were limited to exchanging three messages and meeting for about 10 minutes before the debate. The decision to deliver the box to him on stage was made instantly – no previous arrangements had been made.
CZ sarcastically said that he must follow someone else, he heard that there was talk of “someone and someone…”
The timing is surprising
The rumors surfaced just days after Ye Hee, CZ’s longtime partner and mother of his three children, was promoted to co-chairman at Binance on December 3. The appointment was announced by CEO Richard Tang during Binance’s Blockchain Week, marking the biggest change in leadership on the platform since CZ’s resignation in 2023.
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When asked about a potential conflict between her personal and professional roles, Yi Hee set clear boundaries.
Ye Hee told reporters in Dubai that her personal life is independent from her professional life. She stated that her achievements and abilities as a co-founder are often overlooked when her private life is questioned.
Meanwhile, CZ continues to be active in Pakistan
Romance rumors aside, CZ has focused on expanding Binance’s global presence. On December 12, he visited Pakistan with Binance CEO Richard Ting and TRON founder Justin Sun for meetings with Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb.
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The visit coincides with a major regulatory milestone: The Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) issued no-objection certificates to Binance and HTX, paving the way for both platforms to pursue full licenses in the country.
Ting said about the Platform added: “We look forward to building a secure, transparent and future-ready digital asset system together.”
CZ has been an advisor to the Crypto Council of Pakistan since April 2024, and the South Asian country seems keen to establish itself as a crypto-friendly environment in the region.
As for the Tintin rumors? It seems that CZ has moved on from now on, although the buzz in the crypto world has not stopped.
