CZ Pushes Back Against Binance Misinformation in Market Volatility

The founder of binance Changpeng Zhao has made some harsh statements. He responded to the increasing number of negative coverage of Binance. CZ says that intelligent individuals are now using a 3-check verification when it comes to verifying any bad news about the exchange. Such a change did not occur by chance. It was a result of being subjected to false accounts on several occasions. With time, market players came to first verify.

Not saying we are perfect, but at this point, smart people actually triple check any negative "news" on Binance.

They are just making stuff up.

Words like "blame" are designed to only attract people who are unwilling to take responsibility for their own actions. pic.twitter.com/iP2ovRrRiK

— CZ 🔶 BNB (@cz_binance) February 10, 2026

False Claims Sparked the Latest Backlash

This reaction was after a viral tweet. That post alleged falsely that the Tether CEO, Paolo Ardoino, had accused Binance of the crypto crash in February 2026. The claim spread quickly. But Ardoino refuted it categorically. He explained that this assertion was false. Bitcoin dropped below $70,000. More than 111 billion of the market value disappeared in one session. In such situations, passions are high. Traders look for culprits. Big platforms are easy to attack. Because of its size, Binance tends to be at the epicenter of such a storm.

CZ Criticizes “Blame” Language Directly

CZ directed its attack at the wording itself. He pointed out the use of the words such as blame which are carefully selected. They attract attention. They trigger reactions. Above all, they displace the blame on people. In leveraged markets, such a change is important. Risk decisions are usually associated with losses. However, headlines distract attention onto platforms rather than positions.

CZ’s message was direct. Traders should be accountable of what they do. Platforms provide tools. They do not force leverage. They do not place trades. Accountability becomes uncomfortable when the markets proceed at a high rate. It is simpler to blame than ruminate. CZ holds that misinformation flourishes in that void.

Bigger Picture for Crypto Markets

Such is the case of crypto and propaganda, as stories go viral more than realities. Outrage is enhanced on social platforms. False news spreads and then correction is published. This is why CZ stresses out verification. Not blind trust. Not blind rejection. Just basic diligence. This episode is a reflexion of a larger problem. As markets grow, so does noise. Greater capital inflows embrace firmer emotions. Emotions are stronger, which brings about a stronger story. In the end, it becomes a survival tactic to distinguish between fact and fiction. For traders. For investors. And on the whole ecosystem.

CZ is by no means professing perfection. He is instead demanding accountability. Verify before reacting. Challenge dramatic language. And know that it is not villains volatility requires. Discipline in crypto is a virtue comparable to conviction.