Чанпэн Чжао is the founder and CEO of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume.
As of November 2024, Zhao ranked 69th on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, with an estimated net worth of $23 billion.
Zhao’s wealth stems primarily from his ownership stake in Binance. In a 2024 interview, Zhao stated that «Binance probably has the most exchange licenses around the world.»
- Binance holds licenses to operate in over 100 countries and regions.
- The exchange has been instrumental in driving the growth of the cryptocurrency industry.
- Under Zhao’s leadership, Binance has faced regulatory challenges, but it has remained one of the most successful and influential companies in the cryptocurrency space.