What is Changpeng Zhao's net worth?

$110 billion on Forbes' 2026 World's Billionaires list, 17th in the world.

Was Changpeng Zhao pardoned?

Yes. President Donald Trump pardoned him in October 2025, after he served a four-month sentence.

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Changpeng Zhao

Changpeng Zhao Family

Reviewed by the editorial team · Updated 14 Nov 2026 · Last verified 14 Nov 2026 · 1 min read

Quick answer

Changpeng Zhao's parents were educators, and he has a long-term partnership with Yi He, a Binance co-founder 5 6.

Full nameChangpeng Zhao

NationalityCanada

Known forFounder of Binance

Parents

Both of his parents were educators in China before the family emigrated to Vancouver 6.

Partner

Wikipedia reports that he has been in a long-term partnership with Binance co-founder Yi He since 2014 5.

Children

Wikipedia reports that he has children from his earlier marriage and from his partnership with Yi He. This page does not give names or further detail, which the sources reviewed do not report reliably 5.

Frequently asked questions

Wikipedia reports a long-term partnership with Binance co-founder Yi He.

Both were educators.

Sources✓ Verified 14 Nov 2026

1 Wikipedia, Changpeng Zhao, 1 Jan 1970, Partner, children 2 CryptoPotato, Who is Changpeng Zhao, the mastermind behind Binance, 1 Jan 1970, Parents Report a correction