The CEO of Binance expressed support for a possible Republican presidential candidate for the intention to oppose any form of cryptocurrency ban.

Speaking at an open Internet event on Twitter Ask Me Anything on Wednesday, May 31, the CEO of the largest cryptocurrency exchange, Changpeng Zhao, said that he highly appreciates and welcomes the open support of the crypto industry from Florida Governor and US presidential nominee Ron DeSantis ( Ron DeSantis).

Commenting on DeSantis’ decision to run for president and the possible chance of winning the election, Changpeng Zhao said that “that would be great.”

Ron DeSantis officially announced his participation in the presidential race on May 24. In his keynote speech, the nominee announced his plans to “lead the great American comeback and restore economic sanity,” including supporting citizens’ rights to bitcoin and banning the digital dollar (CBDC).

Earlier on Twitter, at the initiative of the head of MicroStrategy, a poll was widely circulated on the topic: should US presidential candidates support the right of people to use cryptocurrencies. As of May 31, 31,200 Twitter users have taken part in the survey. Of these, 83.8% answered “Yes”