Richard Teng: Address to the Middle Eastern Community - Please Note Security

March 3rd, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao shared a message with the Middle East community: “To our Middle East community, recent events have saddened many. Please take care of yourselves and each other. This region is a second home to many Binance staff—including myself. Binance stands with you and is confident in the strength and resilience of this community. Please stay safe.” Public records show multiple crypto industry leaders, including Binance, have established permanent entities in the UAE. On March 1st, BlockBeats learned Binance issued a company-wide internal notice ordering all UAE-based employees to avoid outdoor activities, stay indoors, and prioritize personal safety. In the UAE, Iran launched hundreds of missiles and drones across the entire country. Most were intercepted by air defense systems, but some struck targets, causing casualties and facility damage: - Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra Air Base took a direct hit, leaving one dead and seven injured. - Dubai International Airport’s terminal was damaged, injuring four staff members; flight operations at both Dubai airports were suspended, stranding many passengers. - The Fairmont Palm Hotel on Palm Jumeirah was reportedly struck by a missile and caught fire. - The Burj Khalifa was evacuated following a missile alert.