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Binance founder on Sen. Warren comments: 'NYSE ≠ economy'

Binance founder on Sen. Warren comments: 'NYSE ≠ economy'
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Changpeng Zhao, Founder for Binance | Wikipedia

Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, founder of Binance, said that the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) should not be equated with the entire U.S. economy. This comment was made in response to remarks from Senator Elizabeth Warren regarding cryptocurrency regulation and was shared on X.

"She wants to limit US companies (Amazon, Meta, GE) to protect the "US economy" / NYSE," said Zhao. "Not against NYSE, but it's just one company, fully owned by ICE, market cap: ~$100 billion. Amazon market cap: $2.40 trillion. NYSE ≠ economy."

In July 2025, Senator Warren warned that new cryptocurrency deregulation bills like GENIUS and CLARITY could allow firms to bypass oversight by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and potentially destabilize Wall Street. As reported by Bloomberg and cited by AInvest, she said tokenized stocks without proper controls could "blow up the value of the NYSE," thereby harming the U.S. economy. Her comments have intensified ongoing debates about balancing innovation with systemic risk.

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Amazon's market capitalization reached approximately US $2.4 trillion by mid-2025, while Meta stood near US $800 billion and General Electric around US $120 billion. According to Stock Analysis data, the combined value of NYSE-listed firms is roughly US $79 trillion, illustrating the vast scale of the market compared to even the largest tech giants. This gap highlights the concentration of value within a few mega-cap companies amid a massive exchange.

Public companies listed on the NYSE drive significant parts of the U.S. economy, accounting for about 82% of S&P 500 market value and serving as key channels for capital, according to NYSE data. Studies cited by ScienceDirect note that their share of GDP and employment has declined since the 1970s, reflecting broader economic shifts. Analysts argue their influence remains critical despite these trends.

Zhao founded Binance in 2017 after roles at Blockchain.info and OKCoin, steering it to become the world's largest crypto exchange. According to Forbes, he retained a major ownership stake and shaped industry practices while later facing U.S. legal actions over compliance issues. Even after stepping down as CEO, Zhao remains a key voice in global crypto markets.

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