In 2026, If somebody will ask you to tell the name most Popular Personality of Crypto Industry, I'm 99% person sure your answer will be "Changpend Zhao aka CZ". CZ is the founder of Binance World Largest Crypto Currency Exchange. Behind this success story its not only its bitcoin holdings but also his skills of coding, migrations and a lots of struggles.

The Early days of CZ - Migration From China to Canada.

CZ was born in China in 1977, The Father of CZ was a professional Teacher he decided to leave china and get settle in Canada due to some unsettled political conflicts were going on in China.

CZ started to work for his family in his teenage, he worked over petrol pumps and McDonald day and night for his family. This job were not glamourous for him but these were the place from where he learn about manners, time management and the value of hard work. CZ himself says in several interviews that his experience keeps his thinking grounded.

Learning and Study and The Beginning of Professional days:

During the Jobs CZ didn't stop studying and continue his Education in McGill University in Canada and completed his Graduation in Computer Science, and he become a he become a professional Computer Programmer.

This was the First step of CZ into The Technical world.

After the graduation the first Technical Task was done by cz was to create a Trading Platform for Tokyo stock Exchange. After that we went to Bloomberg were he work for high-Frequency trading and Financial system.

CZ Explore Bitcoin and The Foundation of Binance:

It was may be 2012-2013 When CZ find out about Bitcoin For the Very First time. As per according to the Rumors CZ sold his apartment and invested all the amount into Bitcoin.

During those Cz work out with the Exchanges like Blockchain.info and OKCoin etc.

2017 The Development of Binance Crypto Currency Exchange.

In 2017 CZ made a strong decision to launch a crypto currency Exchange and name it as Binance. CZ raised funds by ICO only in 180 days Binance become the world largest crypto currency Exchange.

Low fees, fast listings, strong infrastructure - these things attracted the investors, and the Idea to launched of $BNB coin was came from here that is now a complete Ecosystem in Crypto Industry.

Challenges and Controversies

  • Regulatory pressure.

  • Ban in Multiple Countries.

  • US-legal issue.

In 2024-2025 Binance founder CZ left his position as CEO and face the legal settlements, after all these his influence didn't stopped or slow down in crypto industry.

Changpeng Zhao’s lifestyle is proof that true success doesn’t come from noise, show-off or luxury, but from focus, discipline and a long-term vision. From McDonald’s and petrol pumps to the world’s largest crypto exchange, CZ’s journey is one of simplicity. Even today, he prioritizes a low-key life, clear thinking and work first — which shows that true power is not in money, but in mindset.