Who is Changpeng Zhao?

The founder of the Binance cryptocurrency exchange and its CEO until November 2023.

What is Changpeng Zhao's net worth?

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

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

Changpeng ZhaoLifestyle

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

Quick answer

Changpeng Zhao is based in Dubai and holds Canadian and UAE citizenship 5.

Full nameChangpeng Zhao

NationalityCanada

Known forFounder of Binance

Zhao is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and holds Canadian and UAE citizenship 5.

After Forbes put his fortune at $110 billion in March 2026, Zhao publicly questioned the estimate 8.

The sources reviewed do not report reliable detail about his properties, vehicles or hobbies.

He is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Sources✓ Verified 14 Nov 2026

1 Wikipedia, Changpeng Zhao, 1 Jan 1970, Residence, citizenship 2 IBTimes UK, Is CZ really richer than Bill Gates?, 1 Mar 2026, Forbes estimate questioned Report a correction