BNB Standard rings Nasdaq opening bell alongside Binance founder CZ
BNB Standard Corporation celebrated its corporate rebrand and new chief executive by ringing the Nasdaq opening bell in Times Square with Binance founder Changpeng Zhao.

BNB Standard Corporation rang the Nasdaq opening bell on Oct. 26 at Nasdaq's MarketSite in Times Square, New York, alongside Binance founder Changpeng Zhao. The ceremony marked the firm's strategic pivot and corporate rebranding from CEA Industries, which took effect on Sept. 29, as well as the appointment of Alex Odagiu as chief executive officer.[9][10][8][2]
Trading under the ticker BNC, the company asserts that it holds the world's largest corporate BNB treasury, reporting reserves exceeding 515,000 BNB. Beyond managing its balance sheet, Odagiu noted that the company plans to build an operational business on BNB Chain, starting by operating its own validator node.[9][4][6][7][1]
Speaking around the bell-ringing, Zhao described the milestone as a clear indicator of crypto and traditional finance converging, recalling that he never envisioned ringing a Nasdaq bell for a BNB treasury when the token launched nine years earlier. Zhao also stated at a post-ceremony briefing that crypto will serve as the native currency for artificial intelligence, expressing his intent to see BNB Chain involved.[3][10][7]
Key facts
- BNB Standard Corporation rang the Nasdaq opening bell on Oct. 26 at MarketSite in Times Square, New York.
- Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao attended and rang the bell alongside BNB Standard leadership.
- The event marked the company's rebranding from CEA Industries, adopted on Sept. 29, and the appointment of Alex Odagiu as CEO.
- BNB Standard claims to hold the world's largest corporate BNB treasury, reporting more than 515,400 BNB.
- The firm plans to operate a validator node on BNB Chain as part of building an operating business.
- Changpeng Zhao stated at a briefing that crypto will be the native currency for artificial intelligence.
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Crypto BriefingArticle ·
BNB Standard CEO outlines plans for a BNB Chain validator as firm heads to Nasdaq bell BNB Standard's Nasdaq debut and validator launch could enhance its strategic position in the crypto ecosystem, impacting shareholder value. The post BNB Standard CEO outlines plans for a BNB Chain validator as firm heads to Nasdaq bell appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Cointelegraph@CointelegraphPost on X ·
🔥 TODAY: BNB Standard rang the NASDAQ opening bell, with CZ. https://t.co/cYzjbq2NT1
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Coin Bureau@coinbureauPost on X ·
🔥BIG: Binance founder CZ rings the NASDAQ opening bell for BNB Standard ($BNC), the world's LARGEST corporate BNB treasury company. “I don’t know what shows crypto and tradfi converging more than this,” CZ said.
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That Martini Guy ₿@MartiniGuyYTPost on X ·
BNB has officially taken centre stage on Wall Street BNB Standard $BNC rang the Nasdaq Opening Bell today alongside CZ The company holds more than 515,000 BNB and plans to build an operating business on BNB Chain, beginning with its own validator CZ summed up the moment: “I don’t know what shows crypto and TradFi converging more than this.”
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BSCN@BSCNewsPost on X ·
World’s Largest BNB Treasury Heads to Nasdaq’s Opening Bell binancecoin:native treasury firm, BNB Standard ($BNC) (@BNBStandard), will ring the Nasdaq (@Nasdaq) Opening Bell on October 26. CEO Alex Odagiu will lead the ceremony in Times Square, joined by directors, investors and ecosystem partners. The event follows the company’s rebranding and Odagiu’s appointment as CEO on October 19. The Nasdaq-listed firm says it holds the world’s largest corporate BNB treasury and is building an operating business on BNB Chain (@BNBCHAIN).
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Crypto Patel@CryptoPatelPost on X ·
Binance Founder CZ JOINS BNB STANDARD AT NASDAQ BNB Standard ($BNC), the publicly traded $BNB treasury company, rang the Nasdaq opening bell on Oct. 26 with CZ in attendance. 🔸 515,400+ BNB treasury reported 🔸 New L1 targeting 200ms blocks 🔸 Planned BNB validator operations $BNC closed around $5.33 on Oct. 26 (last reported close).
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The Block@TheBlockCoPost on X ·
THE BLOCK: "Crypto is going to be the native currency for AI," former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao said at a briefing attended by The Block following BNB Standard's $BNC Nasdaq bell ceremony. CZ said it remains unclear which tokens AI will use, but he wants BNB Chain involved. BNB Standard CEO Alex Odagiu said BNC's plans go beyond holding the token, starting with running its own validator.
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CoinDesk@CoinDeskPost on X ·
TODAY: Former @Binance CEO @cz_binance rings the @NasdaqExchange Opening Bell alongside @BNBStandard’s leadership. https://t.co/CYzszQLEgG
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Wu Blockchain@WuBlockchainPost on X ·
CZ Attends Nasdaq Bell-Ringing Ceremony for World's Largest Corporate BNB Treasury Firm Nasdaq-listed BNB Standard Corporation (NASDAQ: BNC) rang the opening bell at Nasdaq's MarketSite in Times Square, New York, to mark its rebranding and the appointment of Alex Odagiu as CEO. Formerly known as CEA Industries, the company officially changed its name on September 29. Its business includes managing a corporate BNB treasury, and it plans to operate a validator node on BNB Chain. The company claims to hold the world's largest corporate BNB treasury.
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BSCN@BSCNewsPost on X ·
BNB Celebrates Landmark Moment As CZ Rang Bell At Nasdaq Floor @BNBStandard Corporation (NASDAQ: BNC) rang the opening bell at the @Nasdaq MarketSite in New York. The event marked its rebranding and the appointment of Alex Odagiu as CEO. The firm had been known as CEA Industries before changing its name on September 29. The company asserts that it is home to the world's largest corporate $BNB treasury and will operate a validator node on BNB Chain. @cz_binance, present at the event, noted that he had never thought that they would ring the bell for the BNB blockchain token treasury on Nasdaq since they launched BNB nine years ago. In his view, nothing showcases the convergence of crypto and traditional finance better than this.
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