In the wake of President Donald Trump’s announcement of a U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, addressed concerns surrounding the absence of Binance Coin (BNB) from the list of cryptocurrencies included in the reserve.
While the reserve will feature Bitcoin (BTC), XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA), BNB’s exclusion has raised questions within the crypto community. However, CZ encouraged BNB holders to stay calm, suggesting that BNB may be included in the reserve at a later stage.
In a post on X, CZ speculated that the initial focus on certain cryptocurrencies, particularly those launched by U.S.-based projects such as Ripple, was intentional. He explained that the U.S. government is likely testing the waters with coins that have American founders before expanding to other major cryptocurrencies like BNB. “This round is clearly U.S. coins,” CZ remarked, adding that the move represents progress in advancing the country’s crypto strategy.
Despite the absence of BNB, the broader crypto market has seen strong gains following the announcement, with XRP, SOL, and ADA experiencing double-digit increases. In contrast, BNB saw a modest rise of just 3.3%, significantly lower than the gains of its peers.
CZ reassured the BNB community, emphasizing that Trump’s reference to “other valuable cryptocurrencies” indicates the potential for future additions to the reserve. He also mentioned that other countries are likely to establish their own Crypto Strategic Reserves in the coming months, with the possibility of including BNB.
“More valuable crypto are likely to be added over time,” CZ noted, signaling optimism for BNB’s future inclusion in these strategic reserves.
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