According to PANews on August 26, the latest report reveals the wealth rankings in the crypto sector for 2025, highlighting the richest individuals in the industry, including Bitcoin (BTC) supporters, exchange founders, and stablecoin-related figures. The wealth of these billionaires is primarily driven by token prices, exchange valuations, and market sentiment. Here are the top ten in the rankings and their asset situations:
Zhao Changpeng (CZ): Founder of Binance, owns 90% of Binance shares, with a net worth estimated at $65.2 billion.
Giancarlo Devasini: Former CFO of Tether and Bitfinex, holds a large amount of BTC and Tether assets, with a net worth estimated at $22.4 billion.
Brian Armstrong: CEO of Coinbase, holds ETH, BTC, and LTC, with a net worth estimated at $17.2 billion.
Chris Larsen: Co-founder of Ripple, with a net worth estimated at $10.1 billion from XRP and Ripple shares.
Michael Saylor: Founder of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), holds a large amount of BTC, with a net worth estimated at $9.8 billion.
Jean-Louis van der Velde: Head of Bitfinex, holds a large amount of BTC, with a net worth estimated at $9.5 billion.
Paolo Ardoino: Executive at Tether and Bitfinex, with a net worth estimated at $9.5 billion.
Justin Sun: Founder of TRON, holds TRX and other crypto assets, with a net worth estimated at $8.5 billion.
Stuart Hoegner: Legal advisor for Tether and Bitfinex, with a net worth estimated at $6.2 billion.
Michael Novogratz: Founder of Galaxy Digital Holdings, with a net worth estimated at $6 billion.
It is worth noting that the rankings do not include the anonymous Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, whose approximately 1.1 million BTC are currently valued at over $110 billion. The above data is based on Forbes and Bloomberg snapshots from the summer of 2025.
