Bitcoin Vs Tokenization of Gold: Peter Schiff and CZ Will Clash Head-on at Binance Blockchain Week

Peter Schiff and CZ will debate at the Dubai Binance Blockchain Week in early December, focusing on the topic “Bitcoin vs. tokenization of gold” and which one better fulfills the three main functions of currency. Peter Schiff has also initiated a host voting on X, with Elon Musk and Joe Rogan as the current popular choices.

Is tokenized gold not on-chain gold?

Peter Schiff recently announced in an interview video that he will launch a tokenization gold product, allowing users to purchase, store, and transfer ownership of gold in physical vaults through a mobile application, and even exchange it for physical gold.

However, it was criticized by Binance founder Zhao Changpeng (CZ), who stated that tokenization of gold is not “on-chain” gold, but just a “trust me, brother” token.

( CZ refers to the tokenization of gold as off-chain gold, is it a liability discharge for PAXG? )

The century debate between Peter Schiff and CZ will focus on Bitcoin and gold.

Peter Schiff publicly initiated a debate challenge, which was agreed upon by CZ. However, the topic seems to have shifted, focusing instead on the more interesting debate between Bitcoin and gold for the community. Gold bull Peter Schiff has openly criticized Bitcoin for years, directly calling it “fool's gold,” claiming it has no value storage function, and has often sparked considerable discussion within the community. The preliminary plan for the debate is as follows:

Subject: Bitcoin vs. tokenized gold. Which one best meets the criteria of money, including serving as a medium of exchange, unit of account, and store of value?

Time: Early December

Location: Binance Blockchain Week held in Dubai

(Gold has plummeted from historical highs, Peter Schiff: The rebound of Bitcoin is an opportunity for “fool's gold” to turn into real gold)

Peter Schiff initiated a host vote, with Musk receiving the highest support.

Peter Schiff also initiated a poll on X, asking the community who is more suitable to be the host? The candidates include:

The world's richest man Elon Musk

The dominant figure in the podcasting world, Joe Rogan

Famous commentator and host Tucker Carlson

British actor, writer, and presenter Russel Brand

The debate is on. @cz_binance and I will debate Bitcoin versus tokenized gold. We just need a moderator. Who do you think is best suited for the task?

— Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) October 23, 2025

Currently, Musk has the highest number of votes, but Joe Rogan is closely following behind. Laura Shin from the well-known crypto media Unchained also expressed her willingness to take on the role of host.

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