Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao backed crypto license passporting across ASEAN on July 28 during a fireside discussion at the ASEAN Tech Summit Manila 2026.
Summary
- CZ backed simplified ASEAN crypto licensing, allowing regulated firms to avoid full repeat applications regionally.
- ASEAN currently has no bloc-wide crypto passport, leaving approvals and supervision with national regulators separately.
- Four jurisdictions already use streamlined ASEAN fund authorisations, offering a limited model for future coordination.
The session covered digital assets, stablecoins and the future of regional finance.Zhao supported a proposal raised by FinTech Alliance PH…






