Crypto slump, AI boom overshadow CZ’s bullish pitch at Hong Kong’s Bitcoin Asia

Source: SCMP Tech·2026-08-27 20:30Publish time unverified

Anxiety over the booming AI trade and bitcoin’s uncertain future is overshadowing this year’s Bitcoin Asia conference in Hong Kong, as a lingering crypto slump dampens enthusiasm despite a star appearance by Binance founder Zhao Changpeng. Zhao, known in the industry as “CZ”, struck a bullish tone during his highly anticipated appearance on Thursday.