The acquisition of Twitter by billionaire Elon Musk got mixed reactions from crypto and global communities, sparking discussions around changes to censorship, account verification and the launch of new crypto and blockchain-centric features. However, Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s decision to invest $500 million in the social media site took the limelight.
Acknowledging the buzz, CZ shared six reasons why he opted to support Twitter and what it may mean for the future of Twitter.
Ever since Twitter’s new sink was in, I was asked about it in every interview. And I had many interviews last week. So, here is a summary.
Why did we do it? 6 reasons.
— CZ Binance (@cz_binance) November 4, 2022
CZ’s primary reason for investing in Twitter was his belief in free speech. “Free speech is a prerequisite for having freedom of money, which we are building for,” said CZ while highlighting the importance of Twitter in providing a common platform where the general public and prominent figures can voice their opinions.
The second reason for the fund injection is related to Binance’s support for entrepreneurs. In CZ’s words, “With Elon at the helm, we believe Twitter will continue to grow and become an impactful platform for everyone.”
CZ listed “tremendous untapped value” as the third reason for the investment, as he believed…
