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By Bruce Buterin
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Forbes just dropped a bombshell. Changpeng Zhao, the guy who built Binance into crypto's biggest exchange, now ranks as wealthier than Microsoft legend Bill Gates on the 2026…
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The numbers tell a wild story. On March 11, Forbes pegged Zhao at 17th place globally with $111.1 billion, while Gates sits at 19th with $105.7 billion.
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The Binance founder took to social media and basically called Forbes wrong. He pointed out that crypto prices crashed over 50% in 2026, so how exactly did his net worth…
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Forbes bases their calculations on stock prices and exchange rates from March 1, 2026. They look at public company stakes, private businesses, real estate, and other assets to…
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Gates tells a different wealth story entirely.
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His Microsoft holdings dropped to less than 1% of the company because he's been giving money away like crazy.
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Zhao's beef with Forbes isn't going away anytime soon. The specifics of how they calculated his wealth remain murky, leaving plenty of room for questions about whether these…
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The publication relies heavily on available data and estimates, which can be pretty tough to verify when Bitcoin and other digital assets swing 20% in a day.
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And the debate brings up bigger questions about wealth rankings in crypto. Binance keeps dominating the exchange space under Zhao's leadership, moving billions in trading volume…
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Gates' charity work consistently impacts his financial standing. His commitment to the Gates Foundation, which he runs with Melinda French Gates, has meant substantial cash…
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The conversation around billionaire rankings keeps evolving, with both Zhao and Gates showing totally different approaches to wealth.
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Zhao's position in crypto has been pivotal as Binance continues crushing the competition. The exchange's influence shows up in trading volumes and user numbers that consistently…
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Forbes' assessment of Zhao's wealth also exposes the valuation headaches in digital assets. Cryptocurrency prices fluctuate so much that any wealth estimate becomes volatile by…
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Gates remains a philanthropy heavyweight, having established the Gates Foundation back in 2000.
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The gap between Zhao and Gates' wealth figures shows the contrasting financial worlds they operate in.
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