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

Why I Chose Binance Alpha: The Gateway to Bringing Crypto into Reality

blockbeats(about 4 hours ago)

Binance Former Leader Seeks Quick Exit From $1.8 Billion FTX Lawsuit

bitcoinist(about 13 hours ago)

“I’m a Foreign Citizen”: CZ Fights Back Against $1.76 Billion FTX Clawback Case

coinquora(about 20 hours ago)

Binance Founder CZ Asks Court to Dismiss $1.76B Clawback Lawsuit Filed by FTX

cryptonews(1 day ago)

CZ FTX Lawsuit: Crucial Challenge to $1.76 Billion Clawback

bitcoinworld(1 day ago)

Trump White House Preps ‘Choke Point’ Killer; CZ Says It ‘Opens Banking for Crypto’

coinquora(2 days ago)

CZ to the Moon? Binance Founder Answers Most Asked Space Question

utoday(3 days ago)

Binance's CZ Shares Major Irony About AI Development

utoday(5 days ago)

Ex Binance CEO 'CZ' on Market Crash: 'This Is Why We Never Stop Building'

utoday(6 days ago)

Binance's CZ Warns: ‘It Will Happen With Or Without You’

utoday(7 days ago)

Binance's CZ Reveals Most Important Thing for Crypto Entrepreneurs to Raise Funds

utoday(8 days ago)

CZ Binance’s Net Worth Hits $75B as BNB Token Breaks New ATH Above $850 – Richer Than Warren Buffett?

cryptonews(10 days ago)

CZ BNB Holdings: A Staggering $75.8 Billion Fortune Unveiled

bitcoinworld(10 days ago)

Former Binance CEO’s Alleged Support For Trump Initiatives: A Strategy For Pardon?

newsbtc(11 days ago)

Crypto’s Golden Rule Just Got Broken, According To Analyst

newsbtc(13 days ago)

Dip Again? Ex-Binance CEO 'CZ' Reacts to $976 Million Crypto Market Crash

utoday(14 days ago)

Hunt for 1MDB Fugitive Jho Low Takes a Crypto Turn, and Binance’s CZ Took Note

coinquora(17 days ago)

Binance's CZ Stuns With Brand New Meme Coin Use Case Proposal

utoday(17 days ago)

Navigating Crypto Volatility: CZ’s Essential Insights for Smarter Investing

bitcoinworld(20 days ago)

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

utoday(21 days ago)