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<p>At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao discussed future trends and the evolving regulatory landscape of the cryptocurrency industry on January 22, 2026.</p>   
<p>Zhao's insights highlight potential shifts in banking and regulatory frameworks, crucial for anticipating market dynamics and guiding strategic decisions in crypto's evolving ecosystem.</p>  
<h2 id="cz-predicts-decline-in-physical-banks-by-2036">CZ Predicts Decline in Physical Banks by 2036</h2> 
<p><strong>Changpeng Zhao</strong>, known as CZ, underscored the <strong>increasing role of tokenization</strong> at a national level while presenting at the Davos panel. <strong>The focus on cryptocurrency</strong> as an "invisible" payment channel and AI-driven trading were identified as the next pivotal advancements for the sector. CZ commented on these developments, stating, </p> 
<p>CZ criticized the fractional reserve system, predicting a <strong><a href="https://coincu.com/news/china-virtual-currency-regulation-governance/">decline in physical banks</a></strong> over the next decade.</p> 
<p>In response, the market noted a <strong><a href="https://coincu.com/markets/bitcoin-market-fed-chair-2025/">modest Bitcoin price increase</a></strong> of 1.7%. Regulators and industry participants acknowledged CZ's perspectives, highlighting the complexities in global crypto regulations. The call for a global regulatory body gained support, reflecting on the need for an <strong>innovation-friendly framework</strong>.</p> 
<h2 id="bitcoin-market-sees-1-7-rise-amid-regulatory-calls">Bitcoin Market Sees 1.7% Rise Amid Regulatory Calls</h2> 
<p style="background-color: #222222; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border-radius: 5px;"><strong>Did you know?</strong> At past Davos gatherings, discussions have often centered around crypto regulation and technological integration, with similar upward market momentum seen following supportive announcements.</p> 
<p>CoinMarketCap shows Bitcoin (BTC) currently valued at $90,009.97, with a market cap of $1.80 trillion and dominance at 59.14%. In the last 24 hours, trading volume reached $50.56 billion, marking a slight decrease of 2.16%. Over the past 90 days, Bitcoin's price declined by 19.16%, reflecting market volatility.</p>  
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  Bitcoin(BTC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 09:38 UTC on January 22, 2026. <em>Source: <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/bitcoin/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CoinMarketCap</a></em>
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<p>According to Coincu research, the focus on <strong>tokenization</strong> and <strong>invisible payment systems</strong> could redefine financial operations. Global regulatory clarity could facilitate growth by establishing uniform guidelines, potentially <a href="https://phemex.com/news/article/cz-identifies-tokenization-payments-and-ai-as-cryptos-future-55196">driving wider cryptocurrency acceptance</a>.</p>  
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