Changpeng Zhao is the founder of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange platform, "Binance." Within just five years, this former McDonald's chef managed to amass a fortune of nearly $100 billion, becoming the richest man in Asia. Zhao became the world's first cryptocurrency entrepreneur, able to challenge globally renowned technology moguls, including Mark Zuckerberg. However, the behavior of the Binance founder does not fit the typical image of a billionaire at all; he is considered one of the most mysterious celebrities in the world, according to the website "lenta."
Zhao does not own real estate, does not possess expensive cars, nor does he wear luxury watches. He prefers to avoid being seen in public, both in his private life and in business, prioritizing privacy above all else. Born in Jiangsu Province, China, in 1977, Zhao often had to adapt to difficult living conditions during his childhood. Additionally, in the 1970s, his father faced persecution, which motivated Zhao to find a way to change his family's challenging living circumstances.
Zhao learned about cryptocurrency in 2013 during a friendly poker game with the CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange "BTC China," Bobby Li, and cryptocurrency investor Ron Cao, who advised him to take a risky step and invest one-tenth of his savings in Bitcoin. With his extensive programming knowledge, Zhao quickly understood the technical documentation of the first cryptocurrency. His familiarity with cryptographic technology using public and private keys made the process easier for him. Zhao confirmed that, aside from his ability to rent a room in a nice hotel and fly business class, he does not take advantage of his immense wealth.
