Binance founder Changpeng Zhao’s net worth has surged to $110 billion, according to the Forbes 2026 World’s Billionaires list. This places him 17th globally, surpassing traditional finance figures like Bill Gates. The increase is driven by Binance’s soaring $100 billion valuation and its dominant 38% global market share, despite ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
The personal wealth of Changpeng Zhao has risen to $110 billion, as reported in a recent global billionaire ranking. This financial milestone comes 17 months after his release from a U.S. federal prison.
Forbes highlights Zhao as one of cryptocurrency’s wealthiest figures due to his substantial company stake. His wealth is closely tied to Binance‘s valuation, which has reached approximately $100 billion.
The exchange generated between $16 billion and $17 billion in revenue in a recent financial period. It processed more than $30 trillion in annual trading volume, commanding a 38% global market share.
Zhao’s legal history includes a 2023 guilty plea and a $4.3 billion settlement with the U.S. government. Recent reports allege compliance issues, including a flagged $1 billion transfer to sanctioned Iranian parties.
His re-emergence included speaking at a forum in Mar-a-Lago following a pardon. Zhao now ranks above Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg in net worth.
