About Changpeng
Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, founded the cryptocurrency exchange Binance in 2017 and built it into the largest in the world by trading volume. Born in Jiangsu, China, he emigrated to Canada as a child and is a Canadian citizen.
He stepped down as Binance's CEO in 2023. Though he is based in Dubai, he is typically ranked as the richest Canadian; his fortune is tied largely to Binance and crypto holdings, so estimates move with the market.
Key Facts
- Founded Binance in 2017, the world's largest crypto exchange by volume.
- Chinese-born Canadian citizen; based in Dubai.
- Often ranked as the richest person in Canada.
Net Worth History
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