Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) announced at Consensus Miami 2026 that he and Yzi Labs continue to allocate 70% to 80% of their capital to blockchain, emphasizing its role as their core expertise. CZ highlighted the anticipated rise in demand for payments driven by AI agents, positioning blockchain as the most suitable payment tool. He urged exchanges to adapt by enabling AI agents to manage portfolios and execute trades using natural language, rather than traditional manual methods.