Binance’s Former CEO Changpeng Zhao Featured in Rug Radio’s Dubai Expansion at TOKEN2049

Rug Radio, a prominent Web3 media outlet and sister platform to Decrypt, marked a significant milestone at TOKEN2049 in Dubai this month. The event showcased Rug Radio’s growing influence in the crypto media space, highlighted by exclusive interviews and strategic partnerships. Founder Farokh Sarmad’s sit-down with former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao was a standout moment, drawing attention to the platform’s credibility and reach. Additionally, Rug Radio hosted its signature R HAUS event in collaboration with Infinex, attracting major players in the Web3 ecosystem. This expansion underscores the rapid growth of Web3 media and its increasing role in shaping the future of decentralized finance and digital assets.

Rug Radio’s Dubai Expansion at TOKEN2049 Highlights Web3 Media Growth

Rug Radio, Decrypt’s sister media outlet, made waves at TOKEN2049 in Dubai this month with a packed schedule of exclusive interviews and high-profile partnerships. Founder Farokh Sarmad secured a sit-down with former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, underscoring the platform’s rising influence in crypto media circles.

The team hosted its signature R HAUS event alongside Infinex, drawing participation from major Web3 players including NEAR Protocol, Magic Eden, and TakeOver. Sarmad described the breakneck pace to Decrypt’s FOMO Hour podcast: "There was one day where we partnered with three events simultaneously—all on the same night."

Altcoin Exodus from Binance Signals Potential Rally for Ether, XRP, Solana, and Others

Market observers are noting a significant outflow of altcoins from Binance, a trend that historically precedes price surges. Ether (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), and shiba inu (SHIB) are among the tokens showing accumulation patterns as investors move holdings off exchanges.

The Binance Netflow Heatmap, which tracks asset movements, has displayed sustained red signals indicating outflows. CryptoQuant analyst Joao Wedson interprets this as bullish: "When coins leave exchanges en masse, it typically reduces immediate sell pressure and sets the stage for upward momentum."

Notably absent are strong green signals—the metric’s indication of inflows—suggesting limited new selling pressure. This dynamic mirrors previous cycles where altcoins rallied after similar exchange outflows.