Binance’s CZ Surpasses Bill Gates in Forbes Wealth Rankings at $110 Billion
TLDR Changpeng Zhao’s wealth is pegged at $110 billion by Forbes, securing him the 17th position globally This valuation positions CZ above Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, who sits at $108 billion Zhao challenged the assessment publicly, noting cryptocurrency valuations collapsed more than 50% in 2026 CZ’s fortune stems primarily from owning approximately 90% of Binance equity, rather than cryptocurrency tokens The exchange commands roughly 38% of worldwide crypto trading volume and pulled in an estimated $16–17 billion during 2024–2025 Changpeng Zhao, who founded the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, now ranks above Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in wealth, according to fresh estimates from Forbes. The publication’s March 10 assessment values Zhao’s fortune at roughly $110 billion. A year and a half ago, Changpeng Zhao was just getting out of jail. Now, crypto’s richest mogul has ridden a rebound in Binance’s valuation—and friends in high places—to his highest net worth e...