CZ Comments on CoinEx's Shutdown and Industry Maturity
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has commented on CoinEx’s decision to shut down operations, highlighting the industry's progress in handling exchange closures responsibly. Unlike past incidents such as QuadrigaCX’s collapse in 2019, where customer funds were lost, CZ noted that recent shutdowns have allowed users to withdraw their assets during a prolonged bear market. CoinEx cited factors including declining trading volumes, liquidity issues, and regulatory pressures for its nine-year exit. The exchange plans an orderly wind-down with ongoing withdrawals and phased service closures through late December. It also mentioned maintaining 100% reserve coverage of user funds and implementing token buybacks and custody arrangements for unclaimed balances. CZ’s remarks reflect a broader trend in the crypto industry, where smaller exchanges are exiting responsibly amid challenging market conditions rather than collapsing abruptly.
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