Changpeng Zhao
Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, is a Chinese Canadian coder and entrepreneur. He is widely known as the founder and CEO of Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume in the world. Prior to Binance, Zhao was a member of Blockchain.info and CTO at OKcoin.
Officials：

Experience

Binance
CEO
Jul 2017 - Nov 2023
BijieTech
Founder
Sep 2015 - Jul 2017
Blockchain
Head of Development
Nov 2013 - Dec 2014
Fusion Systems
Co-Founder & Head of Trading Systems
Nov 2005 - Dec 2013
Bloomberg
Head of Tradebook Futures Development
Feb 2001 - Jul 2005
OKCoin
Chief Technology Officer
Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

Education

McGill University
Bachelor | Computer Science
Sep 1996 - Jun 2001

Activity

2025-07-01
Funding

CZ personally donates $10 million worth of BNB to Vitalik to support his open-source biotech project.

2025-05-06
Meeting

CZ attended the Abu Dhabi Emerging Technology Governance Summit and delivered a speech.

2025-05-04
Market

CZ has been invited by the President of Kyrgyzstan to join the National Crypto Committee.

2025-04-23
Market

The Prime Minister of Malaysia met with CZ, the founder of Binance.

2025-04-21
On-Chain Activity

The address marked by CZ has received 90 million GroK tokens.

2025-02-17
Market

Zhao Changpeng denies rumors of Binance sale, but may bring in a small equity stake

2024-09-28
Policy&Regulation

Zhao Changpeng is released from prison.

2024-06-03
Policy&Regulation

Changpeng Zhao begins prison sentence in California.

2024-05-01
Policy&Regulation

Changpeng Zhao is sentenced to 4 months imprisonment

2023-12-30
Person Activity

US judge rejects Changpeng Zhao's application for travel permit

2023-12-08
Person Activity

US judge orders Binance founder Changpeng Zhao to stay in US pending verdict

2023-12-07
Person Activity

US judge accepts Changpeng Zhao's plea deal

2023-11-22
Team

Changpeng Zhao resigns as CEO of Binance

2023-06-07
Policy&Regulation

SEC issues temporary restraining orders against Binance subsidiary BAM and Changpeng Zhao

News

Binance's CZ Reacts to Sen Warren's New Major Anti-Crypto Initiative: Details

utoday(about 21 hours ago)

Binance's CZ Shares Life-Hack How to Build World's Largest Crypto Exchange

utoday(3 days ago)

Bitcoin’s Enduring Journey: CZ’s Prophetic Outlook on Future Gains

bitcoinworld(4 days ago)

CZ on New BTC High: A “Small Fraction” of Future Price

coinquora(4 days ago)

Bitcoin Breaks $123K ATH, CZ Calls It ‘Just a Fraction’ – Is Now a Good Time to Buy?

cryptonews(4 days ago)

CZ Unleashes Fury: Bloomberg’s Alleged ‘Hit Piece’ on Binance Founder Sparks Debate

bitcoinworld(6 days ago)

Binance Helped Trump-Linked Crypto Firm Before Founder Changpeng Zhao Sought Pardon: Report

dailyhodl(7 days ago)

Binance Developed Code for Trump-Backed USD1 Stablecoin Before CZ’s Pardon Bid

cryptonews(7 days ago)

Missed the Bitcoin Dip? CZ Has a Crucial Message For You

utoday(7 days ago)

Binance CEO Richard Teng Highlights 280 Million Users as Exchange Nears Eighth Anniversary

cryptoknowmics(8 days ago)

Stunning Fact About Binance's CZ Revealed by Anthony Pompliano

utoday(9 days ago)

Pakistan Creates Digital Assets Regulator PVARA to Oversee Crypto Industry

cryptonews(10 days ago)

Binance's CZ Makes Crucial Warning As TON Golden Visa News Proves Fake

utoday(11 days ago)

CZ’s BNB-visa dreams crushed as UAE debunks TON’s claims

crypto_news(11 days ago)

Binance CZ Reacts to TON’s UAE Golden Visa Hype, Floats BNB Idea Amid Government Denial

coinquora(11 days ago)

TON’s UAE Golden Visa Offer Questioned by CZ and Denied by UAE Authorities

cryptoknowmics(11 days ago)

Binance's CZ Reaffirms His $1,000,000 Bitcoin Prediction, But Here’s Catch

utoday(14 days ago)

CZ Shuts Down Binance Proof of Reserves FUD: Details

utoday(14 days ago)

Changpeng Zhao’s Net Worth Soars Past $65 Billion Amidst Crypto Market Resilience

cryptoknowmics(16 days ago)

CZ’s Bold Outlook: US Crypto Policy Fuels Global Crypto Adoption

bitcoinworld(16 days ago)