Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) highlighted three key reasons for Binance's sustained industry leadership during an interview with ARK Invest on May 7, 2026. CZ emphasized that prioritizing user protection over company revenue has been fundamental to building trust and maintaining competitiveness. He also credited Binance's global expansion strategy, which offers more flexibility compared to competitors confined to single countries. Additionally, CZ noted that Binance maintains a startup mentality, keeping costs low while ensuring security and high trading volumes, which reinforces long-term trust.