Changpeng Zhao's Journey
The milestones that built the fortune — from the early days to an estimated $60.00B today.
| Year | Milestone | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Founded Binance | Launched the cryptocurrency exchange, which grew into the largest in the world by trading volume. |
| 2023 | Stepped down as CEO | Pleaded guilty to a US anti-money-laundering violation and stepped down as Binance's CEO. |
| Today | Ranked #18 in the world | Changpeng's net worth is an estimated $60.00B, updated in real time from public holdings. |
Milestones are drawn from widely-reported public history. Dates reflect well-documented events; net worth is a real-time estimate.