Binance founder Changpeng Zhao is world’s richest prisoner. His net worth is…

Former CEO of Binance Changpeng Zhao has been sentenced to four months in prison after he pleaded guilty to violations of US anti-money laundering and sanctions laws last year. The founder of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange was once the most powerful crypto industry figure. With this, he becomes the second major crypto boss to be sentenced to prison after Sam Bankman-Fried of FTX.

Changpeng Zhao: Richest prisoner in history?

Changpeng Zhao is also the richest person to be imprisoned in the US and likely in the world as well. His personal fortune stands at $43 billion, as per Bloomberg which reported that his net worth is likely to grow even more while he is jailed amid the ongoing crypto bull run.

Changpeng Zhao's time at Binance

The 47-year-old stepped down as CEO of Binance last year but the company's board of directors include many of his close friends, it was reported. He also retains an approximate 90% stake in Binance.