Crypto Isn’t Going Anywhere: Industry Leaders Optimistic Despite Binance Crackdown

cryptonews.com:

Following Binance’s massive $4.3 billion fine and founder and CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s decision on Tuesday to step down from the company, industry leaders have been reassuring the community that crypto is here to stay, and that it’s likely to come out even stronger.

Among those who have shared their thoughts on the dramatic events is Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, who said on social media platform X that he sees Binance’s settlement as a catalyst for proactive regulation and clear laws governing crypto.

Grewal pointed to the resilience of the crypto market, saying “crypto isn’t going anywhere,” and instead stressed the need for sensible regulation to ensure secure domestic crypto services will still exist in the future for American consumers.

I’m watching the @binance news, too. While we wait for a DOJ announcement, a reminder: crypto isn’t going anywhere. But to create a thriving cryptoeconomy in the US, we need clear, sensible regulation so American consumers have access to secure domestic crypto services. 1/4

— paulgrewal.eth (@iampaulgrewal) November 21, 2023

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong echoed the sentiment, saying on the same platform that Coinbase will continue to operate as a crypto exchange in the US.

He added that the news is a chance to turn a new chapter for the industry, and, like Grewal, emphasized the importance of regulatory clarity.

Since the founding of Coinbase back in 2012 we have taken a long-term view. I knew we needed to embrace compliance to become a generational company that stood the test of time. We got the licenses, hired the compliance and legal teams, and made it clear our brand was about trust…

— Brian Armstrong