Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, commented on the recent decline in crypto assets. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said that the sharp decline in the cryptocurrency market in the first half of 2026 cannot be attributed to a single cause. According to CZ, geopolitical tensions, investors shifting towards the artificial intelligence sector, and the typical four-year cycle of the crypto market all contributed to the decline in Bitcoin and other crypto assets.