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Zhao Urges Privacy Solutions to Boost Crypto Adoption

2/24/2026

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On February 23, 2026, Changpeng Zhao, co-founder of Binance, said the lack of privacy in on-chain transactions hampers crypto payments adoption.
Public blockchain data exposes sensitive information such as employee salaries and company transactions, deterring businesses.
Zhao called for privacy-preserving solutions that balance transparency with privacy to build user trust.
Without adequate privacy features, individuals and companies may refrain from everyday crypto use, affecting market growth.

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Story summary

On February 23, 2026, Changpeng Zhao, co-founder of Binance, said the lack of privacy in on-chain transactions hampers crypto payments adoption.
Public blockchain data exposes sensitive information such as employee salaries and company transactions, deterring businesses.
Zhao called for privacy-preserving solutions that balance transparency with privacy to build user trust.
Without adequate privacy features, individuals and companies may refrain from everyday crypto use, affecting market growth.