Biography
Changpeng Zhao is among the world's most closely watched billionaires from CANADA, with an estimated fortune of $111.2B. The bulk of Changpeng Zhao's wealth comes from Cryptocurrency exchange, closely tied to Cryptocurrency exchange. Changpeng Zhao, widely known as CZ, is a Chinese-Canadian entrepreneur and one of the most influential figures in the cryptocurrency industry. He is best known for co-founding Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. His journey began in traditional finance before he transitioned to the crypto sector, where he developed high-speed trading systems. Under his leadership, Binance became a global leader in the digital asset market, offering a wide range of services. Despite stepping down as CEO in 2023, his impact on the industry remains significant. As of March 2026, his net worth is estimated at $110 billion, making him one of the wealthiest individuals in the world, with the source of his wealth being the cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Key career milestones include Graduated from McGill University (1997); Joined Bloomberg Tradebook (2001); Founded Fusion Systems (2005); Joined Blockchain.info (2013). This profile documents verified holdings, career milestones, and multi-year net worth history drawn from Forbes rankings, company filings where available, and our editorial methodology. Readers use it to understand how public markets, private company stakes, and major business bets shape one of the largest personal fortunes on record. Wealth estimates move with stock prices, funding rounds, and disclosed transactions—figures on this page are research estimates, not cash balances. We publish year-by-year net worth history when verified data exists, link to primary sources, and update profiles when Forbes Real-Time Billionaires or major filings change the picture materially. For investors and researchers, the most useful reading pairs the headline number with ownership structure, geography, sector exposure, and the multi-year history chart on this page—especially during volatile markets when single-day moves can shift rankings without any operational change at the underlying companies.
