Binance Lists HYPE for Spot Trading as CZ Praises Decentralized Exchanges

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) recently expressed support for decentralized exchanges like Hyperliquid, framing their growth as a sign of industry maturity rather than a threat to centralized platforms. This commentary followed Binance's September 24, 2026, listing of the HYPE token for spot trading, which included HYPE/USDT, HYPE/USDC, and HYPE/TRY pairs. The listing featured zero fees, and CZ noted that the current low global allocation of net worth to digital assets suggests significant room for industry expansion.