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Former Binance boss Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, has taken to the X social media platform to <a href="https://twitter.com/cz_binance/status/1727396001009566150" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">state</a> that BNB, the native token of the embattled crypto exchange, does not require a CEO to thrive.&nbsp;
This announcement comes amidst a turbulent time for Binance, following CZ's recent <a href="https://u.today/end-of-an-era-binances-cz-to-step-down" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">resignation</a> as CEO due to charges by the U.S. Department of Justice.
<h2 id="a-tumultuous-phase">A tumultuous phase</h2>
As <a href="https://u.today/xrp-doge-shib-bnb-ada-prices-in-meltdown-mode-as-cz-pleads-guilty-and-resigns-new-damning-details" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">reported by U.Today</a>, the cryptocurrency market has been experiencing a period of uncertainty, particularly for Binance's BNB token.&nbsp;
Following the DOJ's announcement of criminal charges against Binance and the subsequent replacement of CZ, BNB's price collapsed by over 11%.&nbsp;
In contrast, major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum have been trading relatively steadily (even though they were also in the red). &nbsp; &nbsp;
Despite the turmoil, CZ's confidence in <a href="https://u.today/btc-eth-and-bnb-price-analysis-for-november-18" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">BNB</a> is seemingly unshaken. The token remains in fourth place by market capitalization after paring most of its losses. &nbsp;
<h2 id="the-perceived-centralization-of-bnb">The perceived centralization of BNB</h2>
CZ's departure and his claim that BNB can operate without a CEO have once again brought to light the issues of alleged centralization within the Binance ecosystem.&nbsp;
Critics argue that the heavy influence of a single individual on a cryptocurrency platform goes against the decentralized ethos of the blockchain technology that underpins these digital assets.&nbsp;
This perception of centralization is contrary to the core principle of decentralization, a foundational element of the cryptocurrency movement.&nbsp;
The community is now grappling with the implications of CZ's departure and its impact on BNB's future.

CZ: No CEO Needed for BNB

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