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As of 2025, the CEO of Binance is Richard Teng, who officially took over the role from Changpeng Zhao (CZ) in November 2023.
About Richard Teng:
Background:
Teng is a seasoned finance and regulatory expert with decades of experience. Before joining Binance, he held leadership roles in:
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) as CEO of the Financial Services Regulatory Authority
Singapore Exchange (SGX) as Chief Regulatory Officer
Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
Role at Binance:
Joined Binance in 2021, initially as the Head of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
Quickly rose through the ranks due to his regulatory expertise.
Became CEO in November 2023 after CZ stepped down following legal settlements with U.S. authorities.
Focus as CEO:
Strengthening Binance’s global regulatory compliance
Building trust with governments and institutions
Expanding the exchange’s footprint in regulated markets
Why the Change Happened:
CZ stepped down as part of a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, where Binance agreed to pay over $4 billion in fines.
CZ is still a major shareholder but no longer holds an executive role.