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"I lost a lot of trust." In this episode of @CoinDesk Spotlight, @cz_binance joins @JennSanasie to reflect on Binance, his return to the U.S., and the lessons he learned when everything changed. 00:00 Welcome to CoinDesk Spotlight 00:20 When CZ First Realized Money Mattered 03:08 A Frugal Mindset and Why He Never Took On Debt 04:35 His Father's Journey to Canada 06:30 Freedom of Money vs. Financial Freedom 08:28 Why CZ Wants to Spend More Time in the U.S. 11:52 Binance, U.S. Rivals, and Regulatory Pressure 14:39 Losing Trust - and Why the U.S. Constitution Is a "Great White Paper" 17:17 The Next Administration and the CLARITY Act 19:11 Reflecting on 2022: Was Crypto Too "Drunk" on Hype? 21:36 How AI and Crypto Are Merging 25:17 Crypto's 2026 Challenges 28:03 Inside CZ's Four Months in Prison 31:18 Why CZ Donated $2M to Prison Reform 32:57 What Inmates and Guards Asked Him About Crypto 36:26 Writing His Book: "A Conversation With Myself" 39:15 The Weaknesses and Strengths Prison Revealed 41:17 CZ's Advice to Founders 44:22 Why Most of His Wealth Is Still in BNB 45:31 Binance's Largest Shareholder, But No Longer Running It 48:56 On Legacy: "Be Happy With Myself"