Changpeng Zhao (CZ)

Changpeng Zhao (CZ) is a Chinese-Canadian business executive and entrepreneur who is best known as the founder and CEO of Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. Born in Jiangsu, China, CZ moved to Vancouver, Canada, during his childhood.

CZ has a strong background in the cryptocurrency industry. Prior to founding Binance, he worked at various prominent companies, including Bloomberg's Tradebook, where he developed software trading systems for futures trading. He later joined Blockchain.info as the third member of their team, serving as the Head of Development.

In 2013, CZ ventured into the world of cryptocurrencies by co-founding Fusion Systems, a high-frequency trading platform for digital assets. His experience and expertise in the industry led him to establish Binance in July 2017. Within a short period, Binance became one of the most popular and widely used cryptocurrency exchanges globally.

Under CZ's leadership, Binance has experienced rapid growth and expanded its services to include a wide range of cryptocurrency-related products and features. These include spot trading, futures trading, margin trading, decentralized exchange (Binance DEX), token launch platform (Binance Launchpad), and more.

CZ is known for his entrepreneurial spirit and his commitment to driving the adoption of cryptocurrencies. He has been actively involved in promoting blockchain technology and supporting various blockchain projects through Binance's ecosystem. Additionally, he is a prominent figure in the crypto community and often shares his insights and thoughts on social media platforms.

CZ's contributions to the crypto industry have earned him recognition and accolades. He has been featured on Forbes' list of billionaires and blockchain influencers. His leadership has played a significant role in establishing Binance as a major player in the cryptocurrency space.