In a recent, rather unexpected turn of events, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the CEO of crypto exchange giant Binance, unfollowed Elon Musk on Twitter, leaving many to wonder about the reasoning behind this move. Various theories have emerged, with some suggesting a connection to Musk’s earlier collaboration with another exchange.
Back in April, Twitter and trading platform eToro joined forces to enable social media users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, stocks, and other financial assets. This collaboration could potentially have irked CZ, prompting him to distance himself from Musk on the social media platform. However, it remains unclear if Musk had followed CZ prior to this.
Despite the unfollowing drama, Binance is still planning to proceed with its $500 million investment in Twitter, which was initially announced in May of last year. This investment supports Musk’s $44 billion buyout of the social media giant.
When asked about the Twitter move, a Binance spokesperson declined to comment but confirmed the company’s commitment to the investment. In late October, CZ even remarked that he believed Binance would stand by its financial support for the deal.
CZ has previously cited “very strong reasons” for Binance’s investment in Twitter. The most significant of these is the company’s desire to support free speech, with CZ emphasizing Twitter’s role as a crucial platform for people to express their opinions. Furthermore, as an avid Twitter user with 8.4 million followers, CZ has expressed Binance’s intention to become a long-term investor in the company.
The importance of Twitter for the crypto industry is another driving force behind the investment, as CZ believes in supporting products that significantly impact the market. Binance’s backing of Musk’s vision for Twitter aims to bridge the gap between social media and web3, thereby facilitating the broader adoption of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
On a separate note, Musk announced last week that he would be taking on a product and technical role at Twitter, with Linda Yaccarino set to become the new CEO. Yaccarino will focus on business operations, while Musk envisions transforming the platform into an “everything app.”
Despite the Twitter unfollow, it seems that the business relationship between Binance and Twitter is going strong, with Binance showing unwavering commitment to the investment. The details of what sparked the unfollow may remain a mystery, but the driving forces behind Binance’s investment in Twitter remain clear and seemingly undeterred.
Source: Cryptonews
