BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes shared a lengthy article on his own page today. Hayes stated that the treatment towards CZ and Binance is nonsensical, only highlighting the arbitrary nature of penalties in the hands of the state. According to Hayes, those who own centralized exchanges used tools of the state, corporation, and legal structure to eliminate intermediaries that should manage the global financial and political system of Pax Americana.
Binance’s Battle: CZ, Crypto, and the Arbitrary Nature of State Punishment
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) recently found himself at the center of regulatory scrutiny, resulting in the largest corporate monetary penalty in the history of Pax Americana, a staggering $4.3 billion.
The concept of Pax Americana refers to a period of relative peace following World War II, demonstrating America’s power. Hayes specifically uses the term here.
CZ’s Meteoric Rise and the Crypto Revolution
Hayes interprets CZ’s rise from relative obscurity to one of the world’s wealthiest individuals in less than a decade as a reflection of the transformative power of cryptocurrencies. Under his leadership, Binance became the largest centralized trading venue enabling millions worldwide to trade crypto.
The platform became a gateway to financial freedom for some and a tool for speculating on evolving political, economic, and technological systems for others. However, CZ’s success did not escape the attention of the worlds of finance and politics. The decentralized nature of crypto ownership posed a challenge to traditional intermediaries.
CZ’s platform empowered individuals to own a part of the industrial revolution within minutes, overturning institutions that historically controlled global financial and political systems. Hayes emphasizes this as a consequence of Binance facing the penalty. Binance encountered the largest corporate penalty in the history of Pax Americana.
The Arbitrary Nature of the Penalty: A Crypto Paradox
According to Hayes, this penalty deserves scrutiny when compared to the treatment of traditional financial institutions. While the less than a decade old Binance faces severe penalties, established banks often escape investigation for more significant violations.
Hayes believes the arbitrary nature of this punitive approach underscores the complex relationship between the state and the transformative crypto industry. He also notes this absurdity should prompt individuals to reflect on the importance of the crypto movement. According to him, this movement represents one of the deepest developments in political, financial, and technological fields, challenging the existing coercive systems.
Hayes also points to crypto’s ability to rapidly empower individuals and revolutionize societal structures. He mentions the potential of the crypto space to create a parallel financial, political, and economic system based on voluntary participation, free from coercion.
- Article discusses arbitrary state penalties on Binance.
- Highlights CZ’s rise and crypto’s transformative impact.
- Hayes encourages reflection on crypto’s societal potential.
