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Binance CEO Predicts Multiple Successes in Next Crypto Bull Market with New Narratives and Use Cases

According to Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, the next bull market in the crypto industry could see multiple successes and new narratives emerge. He believes that the industry has grown beyond one single driving force and that there are many potential developments, including NFTs, DeFi, and social media for crypto. Zhao also notes that old narratives, such as payments, could make a comeback with the help of faster blockchains and new technologies. He predicts that the industry will see multiple unicorns and successful startups shaping its future.

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