CZ Says Yzi Labs Still Allocates 70%–80% of Capital to Blockchain

Speaking at Consensus Miami 2026, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said blockchain remains the main investment focus because it is the team’s core area of expertise.

Summary

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said in a May 7 speech at Consensus Miami 2026 that he and Yzi Labs continue to allocate 70% to 80% of their capital to blockchain. According to Zhao, blockchain remains their central area of expertise, which explains why it continues to receive the largest share of investment capital. The comments underscore continued conviction in the crypto sector from one of the industry’s best-known founders, with capital allocation serving as a direct signal of long-term sector focus.

Terms & Concepts
  • Blockchain: A distributed digital ledger that records transactions across a network, allowing data to be verified and stored without a central authority.
  • Capital allocation: The process of deciding how investment funds are distributed across sectors, assets, or business areas.
  • Consensus Miami: A crypto industry conference where executives, investors, and developers discuss digital asset markets, policy, and technology trends.