Changpeng Zhao.
Canadian businessman
- Reports this week
- 60
- Active events
- 2
- Connections
- 26
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Bitcoin is forecasted to reach $1 million in ten years, and Changpeng Zhao co-founded the cryptocurrency exchange Binance.Well supported74 reports
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Changpeng Zhao noted difficulties in opening a new office in Shanghai.Some support1 report
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Changpeng Zhao commented on supply chain attack risks while investigating stolen funds across Southeast Asia.Some support3 reports
One to three months ago
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Changpeng Zhao offered aid to rival Bitget following a recent security breach.Some support1 report
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The Manhattan US attorney's office is leading a probe into Binance and its founder, Changpeng Zhao, following his resignation.Some support1 report
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has banned crypto derivatives for retail customers, while Binance operates under a main license in the UAE and is founded by Changpeng Zhao.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Changpeng Zhao was named the richest billionaire in Canada.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Karoline Leavitt paid $2 million for executive relief efforts involving Changpeng Zhao.Some support1 report
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Changpeng Zhao (CZ) advocates for Bitcoin's potential as a hedge against inflation.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao and an executive involved in Medicare fraud.Well supported4 reports
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Binance seeks EU operating license while facing regulatory scrutiny from ESMA, amid Changpeng Zhao's pardon by Donald Trump.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Binance faced US federal court action in Seattle, while Forbes highlighted Changpeng Zhao's billionaire status.Some support1 report
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BNC Network Company acquired BNB tokens from Binance and Zhao's co-founders, involving former Kraken director Saad Naja.Some support1 report
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Around Changpeng Zhao this week
News at the entities that move Changpeng Zhao most-
Donald Trump TransactionalDonald Trump discussed negotiations with Iran, which were met with rejection from Mohsen Rezaee regarding the Strait of Hormuz.Moves Changpeng Zhao
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Binance StructuralBinance is responding to a hack by buying tokens to make users whole, supporting Bitcoin's resilience against the backdrop of the FTX collapse.Moves Changpeng Zhao
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Forbes Mentioned togetherForbes estimates the net worth of Chris Larsen.Moves Changpeng Zhao
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Bitcoin Mentioned togetherA company's executive attends a conference in Miami while the company provides digital assets, including Bitcoin mining.Moves Changpeng Zhao
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Abu Dhabi TransactionalUAE holds a conference in Abu Dhabi where Jaber represents the nation's energy policy.Moves Changpeng Zhao
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Elon Musk OperationalMusk's political involvement is drawing scrutiny from Congress, with Democrats potentially investigating him.Moves Changpeng Zhao
Connections
The 17 strongest of 26, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Binance Structural
Changpeng Zhao founded Binance and maintains a significant ownership stake and influence over the exchange.
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Donald Trump Transactional
Donald Trump granted pardons and clemency to Changpeng Zhao regarding legal and crypto issues.
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Bitcoin Mentioned together
Changpeng Zhao actively advocates for Bitcoin, providing forecasts and interpreting market downturns as buying opportunities.
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McGill University Structural
Changpeng Zhao holds a degree from McGill University.
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Forbes Mentioned together
Forbes reports and estimates Changpeng Zhao's net worth and billionaire status.
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Kyrgyzstan Shared context
The country is attracting global players into its crypto policy circle.
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Mt. Gox Mentioned together
Changpeng Zhao referenced Mt. Gox as a historical example of theft losses in the crypto industry.
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Abu Dhabi Transactional
The relationship is defined by the event of receiving a pardon from Donald Trump for financial crimes.
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CoinDesk Mentioned together
CZ provided views to CoinDesk during an exclusive interview.
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Bill Gates Mentioned together
CZ and Gates are co-mentioned on a Forbes list, indicating a shared status or ranking.
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Ledger Mentioned together
Changpeng Zhao and Ledger are co-mentioned in the context of supply chain attack risks.
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Karoline Leavitt Transactional
A specific financial transaction of $2 million was recorded regarding executive relief efforts.
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Anderson Cooper Mentioned together
Anderson Cooper has reported on Changpeng Zhao's life and business ventures.
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Louvre Abu Dhabi Mentioned together
Changpeng Zhao opened a summit at the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
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Vancouver Shared context
Changpeng Zhao is identified as being from Vancouver.
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China Shared context
Changpeng Zhao was historically located in China before relocating to Canada.
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Elon Musk Operational
Changpeng Zhao publicly addressed Elon Musk, asking him to stop negative commentary regarding Binance.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
4 events- Binance holds a significant stake in SpaceX, and Changpeng Zhao asked Elon Musk not to troll the exchange.
- Changpeng Zhao opened a summit event at the Louvre Abu Dhabi on October 30, 2026.
- Changpeng Zhao noted difficulties in opening a new office in Shanghai.
- Changpeng Zhao commented on supply chain attack risks while investigating stolen funds across Southeast Asia.
September 2026
2 eventsAugust 2026
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July 2026
3 eventsJune 2026
5 events- The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has banned crypto derivatives for retail customers, while Binance operates under a main license in the UAE and is founded by Changpeng Zhao.
- Donald Trump pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao and an executive involved in Medicare fraud.
- Binance seeks EU operating license while facing regulatory scrutiny from ESMA, amid Changpeng Zhao's pardon by Donald Trump.
- Binance faced US federal court action in Seattle, while Forbes highlighted Changpeng Zhao's billionaire status.
- BNC Network Company acquired BNB tokens from Binance and Zhao's co-founders, involving former Kraken director Saad Naja.