Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Endorses XRP, Solana, and Zcash Amid Market Volatility
Binance's CZ has publicly backed XRP, Solana, and Zcash, stirring market interest despite recent volatility influenced by China.
Binance's CZ has publicly backed XRP, Solana, and Zcash, stirring market interest despite recent volatility influenced by China. XRP (XRP) is trading at ₹125 ($1.31), up 0.8% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by ZyCrypto, with live market data added, as of Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:00:01 UTC.
CZ's endorsement could boost investor confidence and trading volumes for the mentioned cryptocurrencies, potentially counteracting recent downward trends influenced by regulatory concerns in China.
- CZ publicly supports XRP, Solana, and Zcash amid market uncertainty.
- XRP, Solana, and Zcash prices remain relatively stable following the endorsement.
- China's market impact and regulatory concerns continue to affect crypto prices.
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, has publicly endorsed 
XRP, 
Solana, and 
Zcash, sparking renewed interest in these cryptocurrencies. This endorsement comes at a time when the market is grappling with volatility, partly due to regulatory pressures from China.
Despite CZ's endorsement, the prices of XRP, Solana, and Zcash have seen only marginal changes. XRP is currently priced at $1.3 with a 0.47% increase in the last 24 hours, while Solana is at $104.2 with a 0.60% increase. Zcash has seen a 0.93% increase, currently trading at $1141.76.
The broader market remains relatively stable, with the total crypto market cap at $2.82 trillion. 
Bitcoin has experienced a 0.87% increase in the last 24 hours, and the Fear & Greed Index stands at 59, indicating a sentiment of 'Greed' among investors.
CZ's endorsement could be seen as a strategic move to bolster confidence in these cryptocurrencies, especially in the face of regulatory challenges. However, the long-term impact of his support will depend on how the market reacts in the coming days and weeks.
The endorsement also highlights the ongoing influence of major industry figures on crypto market dynamics. As China continues to tighten its regulatory grip, the support of influential figures like CZ could play a crucial role in shaping market trends.
Since this brief published about 14 hours ago, XRP (XRP) has moved from ₹123.74$1.30 to ₹124.69$1.31 — +0.77%.
The chart plots XRP's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 XRP ≈ ₹135.46 (about $1.31), up 1.0% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 8.6% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Endorses XRP, Solana, and Zcash A — questions & answers
What cryptocurrencies did CZ endorse?
CZ endorsed XRP, Solana, and Zcash.
How have the prices of XRP, Solana, and Zcash reacted to CZ's endorsement?
The prices have seen marginal increases, with XRP at $1.3, Solana at $104.2, and Zcash at $1141.76.
What is the current state of the overall crypto market?
The total market cap is $2.82 trillion, with Bitcoin up 0.87% and the Fear & Greed Index at 59.
How much is 1 XRP worth in rupee today?
About ₹135.46 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $1.31. The rupee price moves with both XRP's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our XRP in rupee page for any amount.
Has XRP's price moved since this brief was published?
XRP is up 0.77% since this brief first published — trading at ₹125 ($1.31) now versus ₹124 ($1.30) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from ZyCrypto. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.