Private company

Binance

Logo: Binance, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

International cryptocurrency exchange

Binance Holdings Ltd., branded Binance, is the largest cryptocurrency exchange in terms of daily trading volume of cryptocurrencies. Binance was founded in 2017 by Changpeng Zhao.2 It is headquartered in United Arab Emirates.1 Its chief executive is Yi He (since 2025).1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2017Founded1
  • Industrycryptocurrency exchange, finance, financial services1
  • HeadquartersUnited Arab Emirates1
  • Websitewww.binance.com/zh-CN
  • Legal formDelaware corporation1
Binance t-shirt and bag - 2022-07-09
Photo: Bretwa, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons4

Binance Holdings Ltd., branded Binance, is the largest cryptocurrency exchange in terms of daily trading volume of cryptocurrencies. Binance was founded in 2017 by Changpeng Zhao.2

Corporate structure

Binance sits at the top of its group. 2 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

The story

Founded by Changpeng Zhao and Yi He in 2017.1

Leadership

Who has led Binance, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Products and brands

  • cryptocurrency
  • cryptocurrency exchange

Listed on Wikidata.1

Subsidiaries and ownership

Subsidiaries

From Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 2025New chief executive Yi He becomes CEO1
  2. 2023New chief executive Richard Teng becomes CEO1
  3. 2017New chief executive Changpeng Zhao becomes CEO1
  4. 2017Founded Founded1

Sources

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