Who is Binance Changpeng Zhao?

Binance Changpeng Zhao is the founder of Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange by trading volume. In an interview, Zhao recounts how he built Binance in 180 days and continues to grow its divisions. He also breaks down why he's keeping most of his personal assets in Bitcoin and Binance Coin.

Where is Binance based?

When China’s crackdown grew fiercer Mr Zhao moved: he has since based himself variously in Hong Kong, Singapore and most recently, Dubai. Meanwhile Binance has evolved into a constellation of global entities—some launched from scratch, others acquired—that makes it hard to get to grips with, even for insiders.

Is Binance a'remote' organisation?

To avoid government scrutiny they declared Binance a “remote” organisation, without fixed headquarters. When China’s crackdown grew fiercer Mr Zhao moved: he has since based himself variously in Hong Kong, Singapore and most recently, Dubai.