As of June 2025, the CEO of Binance is Richard Teng. He assumed the role in November 2023 after the resignation of Changpeng Zhao (commonly known as CZ), the founder of Binance. binance.com+7en.wikipedia.org+7binance.com+7wired.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1
Richard Teng is a seasoned financial executive from Singapore with a strong background in regulation and compliance. Before joining Binance, he held prominent positions, including Chief Regulatory Officer at the Singapore Exchange and CEO of the Abu Dhabi Global Market. He joined Binance in 2021 and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming the global head of regional markets before being appointed CEO. wired.comen.wikipedia.org
Under Teng's leadership, Binance has focused on enhancing regulatory compliance and rebuilding trust within the cryptocurrency industry. The company has secured regulatory approvals in over 20 jurisdictions and expanded its customer base to 240 million users. wired.com
Changpeng Zhao stepped down as CEO in November 2023 after pleading guilty to violating U.S. anti-money laundering laws. He was sentenced to four months in prison in April 2024. Despite his resignation, Zhao remains a significant shareholder in Binance and, as of April 2025, serves as a strategic adviser to the Pakistan Crypto Council, a government-backed initiative aimed at advancing blockchain and digital finance in Pakistan. ceotodaymagazine.com+6en.wikipedia.org+6en.wikipedia.org+6justice.gov+7nypost.com+7reuters.com+7youtube.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2en.wikipedia.org+2
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