Binance (@binance) co-founder Changpeng Zhao (@cz_binance) has set out his vision for BNB Chain (@BNBCHAIN) $BNB as a network for AI-related crypto payments. He spoke at a media briefing on M
Binance (@binance) co-founder Changpeng Zhao (@cz_binance) has set out his vision for BNB Chain (@BNBCHAIN) $BNB as a network for AI-related crypto payments. He spoke at a media briefing on Monday after BNB Standard's Nasdaq opening bell ceremony.
Zhao said crypto will be the "native currency for AI".He said AI could use bitcoin, existing stablecoins or future tokens launched by AI companies, but wants BNB Chain to become a major network for that. Bitcoin trades under the ticker $BTC.
"We hope to make the BNB Chain the major one, but that's still to be done," he said.
Zhao said he had discussed tokens tied to computing resources earlier in the day and wants to bring those onto BNB Chain, though he did not elaborate on specifics. No launch plan or timeline has been identified. His comments suggest BNB Chain could seek a larger role in what he sees as an emerging AI economy, but the ambition remains at an early stage.
Zhao also addressed the practical state of crypto payments. He argued that payments remain cumbersome because users' holdings do not always match the tokens merchants accept.He said startups should target underserved markets and remittances before taking on Apple Pay or Google Pay.
CEO Alex Odagiu rang the Opening Bell to mark the company's new name and his appointment as chief executive.The company, formerly CEA Industries, still trades under the BNC ticker and changed its name last month.The ceremony marked a strategic shift toward digital asset treasury management rather than an initial public offering or new exchange listing.
BNB Standard controls the largest BNB treasury among publicly traded companies, with more than 515,400 BNB worth roughly $383.5 million.Odagiu said it plans to build an operating business on BNB Chain, starting with running its own validator.He also said the company is not currently a payments company.Available disclosures do not show that the validator was live by the ceremony.
For BNB Chain, the AI payments pitch adds to a broader push to expand use of the network. Zhao's own caveat that the goal is still to be achieved is a reminder that competition for AI-related payment activity remains open, and no settled standard for AI payments has emerged.
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