Changpeng Zhao
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The native form of this personal name is Zhao Changpeng. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
Changpeng Zhao (Chinese: 赵长鹏; pinyin: Zhào Chángpéng), commonly known as CZ, is a Chinese-born Canadian businessman. Zhao is the co-founder and former CEO of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume as of November 2023[update].[2] He resigned as the CEO in November 2023 after pleading guilty to a money laundering charge in the United States.[3]
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Born | (1977-02-05) February 5, 1977 (age 47) |
Nationality | Canadian, UAE |
Other names | CZ |
Alma mater | McGill University (BSc.) |
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Known for | Co-founder and former CEO of Binance |
Children | 3 |
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Traditional Chinese | 趙長鵬 | ||||||
Simplified Chinese | 赵长鹏 | ||||||
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According to Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Zhao was ranked the 69th-richest person in the world, and richest Canadian overall, with a net worth estimated at $23 billion as of November 2023[update].[4][5]