Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Denies DOJ Deal to Testify Against Justin Sun

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The crypto spotlight is back on Binance founder Changpeng Zhao Changpeng Zhao   Changpeng Zhao, populalrly known as CZ, is a Chinese-Canadian businessman. He founded Binance, the biggest cryptocurrency exchange in the world based on trading volume. CZ came across Bitcoin (BTC) in 2013 from a friend.   Quick Facts   Full Name Changpeng Zhao Birth  1977 in Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China Nationality Chinese-Canadian, UAE Education BSc. from McGill University Marital Status Married to Yang Weiqing Famous For Binance, Advocate for decentralized finance, blockchain tech. Net Worth $59.4B (refer for realtime)   Before starting Binance in 2017, he was the Head of Development at Blockchain.info and the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at OKCoin. Under CZ, Binance launched an ICO (Initial Coin Offering) that raised $15 million and rapidly became the largest exchange within months.   To improve trading options, the firm introduced Binance Smart Chain (BSC), Binance Labs, Binance Academy, Binance Launchpad, and other blockchain-based solutions. CZ has influenced the global adoption of crypto by offering regulatory compliance, DeFi solutions, and infrastructure for digital assets.   CZ’s Career Timeline   Tokyo Stock Exchange (2001–2003) – Developed trading systems for financial institutions. Bloomberg Tradebook (2003–2005) – Worked as a software developer for high-frequency trading systems. Fusion Systems (2005–2013) – Co-founded this financial technology firm specializing in ultra-low-latency trading solutions. Blockchain.info (2013–2014) – Served as Head of Development, working with early Bitcoin adopters like Roger Ver and Ben Reeves. OKCoin (2014–2015) – Worked as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at one of the largest fiat-to-crypto exchanges at the time. Binance (2017–2023) – Founded Binance and led it to become the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange before stepping down as CEO in 2023.   Awards and Recognizations of CZ   List of achievements Year Bloomberg 50 – Most Influential People in Finance 2021 Forbes Crypto Rich List – Billionaire Status 2022 Top 10 Most Influential People in Crypto (CoinDesk) 2022 Binance – World’s Largest Crypto Exchange by Volume 2018-23   There were regulatory issues in some countries about crypto. However, CZ continued to support decentralization, financial freedom, and innovation in the cryptocurrency industry. After reaching an agreement with U.S. regulators over compliance violations, in 2023, he resigned as CEO of Binance.   Useful Links To Connect With CZ   X (formerly Twiter) https://twitter.com/cz_binance? Instagram CZ_Binance (@changpengzhao)  LinkedIn Changpeng Zhao - Binance | LinkedIn     EntrepreneurInvestorChief Executive Officer as a new Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report claims he agreed to provide evidence against Tron founder Justin Sun Justin Sun   Justin Sun is a well-known figure in the cryptocurrency industry, entrepreneur, and former diplomat. He established the Tron blockchain DAO system and rose to prominence in the cryptocurrency space as a result of his works. He represented Grenada permanently at the WTO in Geneva as a diplomat.   Quick Facts   Full Name Justin Sun Birth 30-07-1990 in Xining, Qinghai, China Nationality Chinese, Grenadian Education Peking University, University of Pennsylvania Marital Status Unmarried as of 2025 Net Worth $2B estimated   Additionally, Justin mentors BitTorrent, Animoca, Poloniex, and other blockchain projects. He was in the news recently due to the standoff with the US SEC charge and a meal with Warren Buffet has made headlines.   Justin Sun - Career Highlights   2017: Founded TRON to revolutionize decentralized content sharing and blockchain scalability. 2018: Acquired BitTorrent to integrate decentralized file sharing into the TRON ecosystem. 2018: Launched TRON’s mainnet, offering a high-speed, scalable blockchain for digital assets. 2018: Achieved record-breaking TRX token sales, fueling mass crypto adoption globally. 2019: Forged strategic global partnerships to expand TRON's decentralized ecosystem. 2020: Advanced TRON’s role in decentralized finance (DeFi) with innovative blockchain projects. 2021: Earned media recognition in Forbes and Bloomberg as a visionary in the crypto space. 2022: Expanded TRON’s ecosystem with new DeFi, NFT, and Web3 initiatives. 2023: Pushed forward groundbreaking Web3 and NFT projects, cementing TRON's industry leadership.   In November 2024, Justin Sun contributed $30 million to World Liberty Financial (WLF). It is a cryptocurrency venture backed by the Trump family. He intervened when the project seemed to be having issues raising the money it needed, putting the Trump family at risk of receiving a payoff.   Awards & Achievements of Justin Sun   Year Title/organization Description 2018 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia - Forbes Recognized for exceptional achievements in blockchain innovation. 2019 Crypto Entrepreneur of the Year - Crypto Awards Honored for pioneering leadership in digital currency innovation. 2020 Blockchain Innovator Award - World Blockchain Summit Awarded for driving growth in TRON’s decentralized ecosystem. 2021 Top Blockchain CEO - Business Insider Recognized as one of the leading CEOs in the blockchain industry. 2022 Most Influential Person in Crypto - CoinMarketCap Awards Celebrated for a significant impact on global cryptocurrency trends.   Useful Links To Connect with Justin Sun   Platform Link X (formerly Twitter) H.E. Justin Sun