Changpeng Zhao

Changpeng Zhao

Changpeng Zhao (#17)

Global Rank #17
Country Rank #1
Country Canada

We need to respect the market, with a level of caution too. It goes up and down in cycles. And especially the fact that it doesn't always make sense.

  • $ 113 B
  • Cryptocurrency exchange
  • Canada
  • M
  • 49 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #17
Country Rank #1
Net Worth $112.8B
Previous Worth $112.8B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country Canada
Industry Cryptocurrency exchange
Age 49 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 3, 2026
Residence Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Citizenship Canada
World Billionaires List Canada Billionaires Cryptocurrency exchange

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 49
Source Of Wealth Cryptocurrency exchange, Self Made
Residence Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Citizenship Canada
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $112.8B
Current Net Worth $112.8B

Worth as of May 3, 2026

About Me

Changpeng Zhao, who goes by CZ, is the founder and former CEO of Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world. The Chinese-Canadian coder cut his teeth building high-frequency trading systems for Wall Street's flash boys. Zhao founded Binance in 2017 and still owns an estimated 90% of the exchange plus a stash of its BNB tokens. In November 2023, Zhao stepped down as Binance's CEO as part of a sweeping settlement with U.S. authorities. Zhao pleaded guilty to failing to maintain an effective anti-money laundering program, paid a $50 million fine and served four months in prison. He was pardoned in October 2025 by Donald Trump, whose crypto businesses have had extensive dealings with Binance.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to Changpeng Zhao.

#17
Billionaires (2026)
#22
Singapore's 50 Richest (2021)
#5
Crypto Rich List (2021)
#216
China Rich List (2018)

Insights

Did You Know?

Zhao was born in Jiangsu, China. His father, a professor, was labeled a pro-bourgeois intellect and temporarily exiled shortly after CZ was born.

As a teenager in Vancouver, CZ pitched in to cover the household expenses, flipping burgers at McDonald's and working overnight shifts at a gas station.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Changpeng Zhao's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Worth Trend Net Worth Growth
Period Change Worth Movement
Current Net Worth: $112.8B (May 3, 2026)

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