CZ: Crypto Illegal Activity Rate Is 100x Lower Than Traditional Finance

On July 31, 2026, Binance founder CZ @cz_binance said in an interview at the ASEAN Tech Summit that the crypto industry has long faced criticism over illegal transactions, but the data tells a different story. According to the figures discussed, illegal activity accounts for around 0.0014% of crypto transactions, far below the 2%–5% estimated for traditional finance.

CZ argued that blockchain’s transparency and traceability make fund flows easier to analyze and monitor. He emphasized that criminal activity should be separated from the technology itself: just because criminals use banks or fiat currencies does not mean the banking system or currencies themselves are the problem.