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Binance founder CZ dismisses feud with Elon Musk, calls to fight North Korean hackers instead

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao dismissed claims that he wanted to fight Elon Musk, calling Musk one of the world's strongest builders and arguing focus should instead be on combating North Korean hackers.

Side-by-side portrait of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao and Elon Musk.
Image: @DecryptMedia

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as CZ, made it clear that he has no interest in fighting Elon Musk, according to reports from Watcher.Guru and Decrypt. Responding to claims that he was attempting to pick a fight with Musk, Zhao urged attention toward external cybersecurity threats instead, stating, "Let's fight the North Korean hackers."[1][3]

Decrypt reported that Zhao directly praised Musk during the exchange, calling him "one of the strongest builders in the world." Zhao also pushed back on specific claims surrounding his previous remarks, asserting that he "never said 'selling SPCX shares.'" Commentator That Martini Guy framed Zhao's comments as arriving amid continuing fallout from a Binance hack.[2][3]

Key facts

  • Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said he has no interest in fighting Elon Musk.
  • Zhao called for focus elsewhere, stating, "Let's fight the North Korean hackers."
  • Replying to claims he was picking a fight, Zhao referred to Musk as "one of the strongest builders in the world."
  • Zhao clarified that he "never said 'selling SPCX shares.'"
  • Commentator That Martini Guy noted the remarks occurred as fallout from a Binance hack continues.

Sources · 3 sources

  1. WG

    Watcher.Guru@WatcherGuruPost on X ·

    JUST IN: Binance founder CZ says he has no interest in fighting Elon Musk. "Let's fight the North Korean hackers." https://t.co/vMws5oxnb6

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  2. TM

    That Martini Guy ₿@MartiniGuyYTPost on X ·

    CZ has made it clear he has no interest in fighting Elon Musk. His response? “Let’s fight the North Korean hackers.” A pretty direct message as the fallout from the Binance hack continues. https://t.co/VUqOzlV9PA

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  3. DE

    Decrypt@DecryptMediaPost on X ·

    CZ Says He Wasn't Trying to Fight Musk: "Let's Fight the North Korean Hackers." Replying to claims he was trying to fight Elon Musk, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao called him "one of the strongest builders in the world" and said he "never said 'selling SPCX shares.'" https://t.co/JCrMTEN14T

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