CZ forecasts stablecoins as critical infrastructure for digital finance ecosystems amid rising cross-border payment demand.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) stated on July 31, 2026, that every country will eventually require its own stablecoin to support domestic digital finance. Speaking at the ASEAN Tech Summit, CZ emphasized stablecoins as essential infrastructure for cross-border payments and AI-driven economies.
The remarks follow growing regulatory engagement in the blockchain sector, with stablecoins positioned as a key tool for efficiency in global transactions. No prior consensus on national stablecoin adoption was cited, but demand for digital payment solutions has accelerated in recent years.
Market reaction was not immediately detailed in the discussion.