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Zhao Changpeng

(赵长鹏)

Zhao Changpeng
赵长鹏
The latest news and top stories on Zhao Changpeng, the founder and largest shareholder of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Also known as CZ, he has a background in software engineering and high-frequency trading systems, and previously served as the chief technology officer of OKCoin. He resigned as the CEO of Binance in November 2023 after a four-month jail term for pleading guilty to money laundering in the US. He now focuses on developing the BNB Chain, philanthropy through Giggle Academy and investing in blockchain, artificial intelligence and biotech.
Blockchain

Crypto giant Binance appoints co-founder He Yi as co-CEO

He, who has children together with founder Zhao Changpeng, will share the title with Richard Teng.

Hong Kong pushes adjustments to digital-asset rules as Beijing remains cautious

Crypto tycoon Zhao Changpeng to make big comeback after Trump pardon: analysts

Zhao vows to ‘help make America the capital of crypto and advance Web3 worldwide’, according to his post on X.

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