What started the Star Xu and CZ feud?

It traces to 2015, when CZ worked briefly at Xu's OKCoin, accused of contract forgery in a dispute with Roger Ver. CZ denied, quit publicly; Xu resurfaced it via video after CZ's memoir.

Is CZ really divorced, and why the $1B bet?

CZ says yes, officially, with lawyers to verify — but won't share docs. Offered Xu a $1B wager on it; Xu declined over compliance rules.

How might this affect Binance and OKX users?

Short-term drama, potential sentiment hits on volumes. Long-term, pushes toward DEXs if trust erodes further.

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Star Xu Brands CZ a 'Habitual Liar' — Reigniting a Decade-Old OKCoin War in CZ's Memoir Wake

CZ's memoir was supposed to seal his comeback. Instead, it's blown open a 10-year feud with OKX's Star Xu, dredging up contract forgeries, Reddit rants, and a bizarre $1B divorce wager.

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Collage of Star Xu and CZ Zhao profiles amid exploding contract documents and crypto charts

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Star Xu accuses CZ of lying about 2015 OKCoin contract dispute, backed by video evidence. 𝕏
Feud escalates to personal divorce jabs, with CZ proposing $1B bet Xu rejects on compliance grounds. 𝕏
Reveals crypto's shift from founder cults to provable trust amid regulatory pressures. 𝕏

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