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Changpeng Zhao, the 'Crypto' magnate who reigns in chaos

Binance le ha convertido en una de las 20 personas más ricas del mundo. En 2013 vendió su apartamento para comprar bitcoins, cuya existencia descubrió jugando al póker con amigos. Leer

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Changpeng Zhao, owner of Binance, is one of the 20 richest people in the world. Binance, founded by Zhao in 2017, is the world's largest cryptocurrency trading platform, with over 150 million users and estimated revenues of $16.8 billion. Zhao's net worth is largely invested in cryptocurrencies, which he has said he has no intention of selling.

He has had a tumultuous relationship with the law, including a $4.3 billion fine and a four-month prison sentence, which was later overturned by Donald Trump. Zhao's business philosophy emphasizes adaptability and a "controlled chaos" approach, which has contributed to Binance's success.

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