TechFlow News, March 11: According to Forbes, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has seen his net worth rise to $110 billion—up $47 billion from last year—ranking him 17th on the 2026 global billionaire list and surpassing Bill Gates ($108 billion).
CZ’s wealth remains rooted primarily in Binance. Although he stepped down as CEO in 2023, legal documents indicate he still holds approximately 90% of Binance’s equity. Industry analysts estimate Binance generated roughly $16–17 billion in revenue in both 2024 and 2025—about 2.5 times Coinbase’s $6.6 billion in revenue. As the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance commands approximately 38% of the market share, processes over $30 trillion in annual trading volume, and carries an estimated valuation of $100 billion.
