Crypto Chaos: CZ’s Hilarious Takedown of FUD and Tether Rumors

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Ah, the crypto market-where fortunes can be made faster than you can say “blockchain” and where rumors spread like wildfire on a windy day. Ever since the recent crash, Binance has been the go-to scapegoat for a motley crew of FUDers (that’s Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt for those not in the know). They’ve been pointing fingers at the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange as if it were responsible for every hiccup in the market, which is rather ambitious, considering most of them can’t even keep their Wi-Fi connection stable.

Now, Changpeng Zhao, or CZ as he’s affectionately known in the crypto trenches, has had just about enough of this nonsense. Recently, he found himself responding to allegations involving none other than Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, who apparently became the unwitting star of a rumor mill that would make a soap opera look like an instructional video on how to properly fold napkins.

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On Tuesday, February 10-a date that will live in infamy for FUDers-CZ fired back after claims emerged suggesting that Ardoino had blamed Binance for the tumultuous state of the crypto market. Because, of course, if something goes wrong, we must find someone to blame, right? The irony is delicious.

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In a classic case of “What did he actually say?” CZ leapt into action, noting with all the grace of a ballerina that FUDers are simply making things up. It’s kind of impressive, really-who knew that making wild claims could be a full-time job? Meanwhile, Ardoino swiftly crushed the rumor underfoot, declaring the claims “incorrect” as if squashing a particularly annoying bug.

CZ calls for a fact-check revolution against the FUD army

With Ardoino backing him up like a trusty sidekick, CZ took a moment to reflect on the state of affairs. He pointed out that smart folks tend to check before they leap into the abyss of negative news regarding Binance. After all, while the exchange may not be perfect, the avalanche of negativity usually lacks a solid foundation-much like a house built on sand.

Moreover, CZ stressed that these claims about Binance now require a magnifying glass and a healthy dose of skepticism, given the frequency of FUD attacks. It’s like living in a reality show where the producers keep throwing plot twists at you, and you’re left wondering if anyone actually knows what’s going on.

So, while the Internet might have claimed that Ardoino “blamed” Binance for the crypto chaos, CZ rightly argued that words like “blame” are chosen more for their emotional impact than for any desire to cultivate accountability. After all, if we’re going to throw around accusations, let’s at least make sure we’re aiming at the right target!

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2026-02-10 17:48