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Digital assets are rapidly becoming a pillar of modern finance, and Binance CEO Richard Teng’s remarks spotlight how early national preparation is shaping competitive advantages as countries pursue regulatory modernization and economic innovation.
Global Push Toward Digital-Asset Readiness Gains Momentum
Binance CEO Richard Teng shared on social media platform X on Dec. 8 that shifting market conditions underscore the rising prominence of digital assets. His post emphasized how early national preparation could shape future economic leadership.
He said:
Global markets are shifting fast. One trend remains clear: digital assets are becoming a core part of modern finance. The countries preparing today will lead tomorrow.
Teng’s statement positioned digital-asset readiness as a measure of national competitiveness and followed a period in which Binance has worked with several governments on regulatory modernization, infrastructure development, and ecosystem growth. His comments come amid rapid institutional adoption and intensified policy debate. Across major regions, lawmakers are reviewing licensing models, updating compliance requirements, and assessing tokenization uses in payments, securities settlement, and cross-border transfers.
The executive’s message aligns with developments in Pakistan, where the Ministry of Finance recently met with Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib, and senior Binance executives, including Teng, to advance the National Digital Asset Framework. Minister Aurangzeb reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to a forward-looking regulatory environment that protects national interests while enabling technological progress. Discussions also covered remittance efficiency, Web3 training, and sovereign debt tokenization.
Regional momentum reflects the same trend in Vietnam. In late November, Binance signed a memorandum of understanding with Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Finance to support the city’s planned international financial center. Binance Chief Compliance Officer Noah Perlman stated: “We are excited to work with the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Finance to build a strong foundation for Vietnam’s International Financial Centre, share global best practices for digital assets, pilot blockchain solutions, and foster innovation among startups, SMEs, and enterprises within the city and beyond.” The cooperation includes training, policy consultations, and expanded links to global financial networks.