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Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao, the CEO and co-founder of the Binance crypto exchange has seen his net worth slashed by a staggering $11.9 billion, a direct consequence of falling trading volumes at his exchange. 
<h2 id="b-the-rise-and-fall-of-cz-s-net-worth-b">The Rise and Fall of CZ’s Net Worth</h2> 
On Thursday, <a href="https://news.bloomberglaw.com/privacy-and-data-security/binance-founder-cz-loses-12-billion-on-crypto-trading-slump">the Bloomberg Billionaires Index delivered a harsh blow to CZ</a> and Binance. They slashed Binance’s revenue estimates by a significant 38%, reflecting a sharp decline in trading volumes on the exchange.&nbsp; 
This dramatic downturn led to CZ tumbling to 95th place on the world’s list of the richest individuals, with his net worth reduced to a meager $17.3 billion. This marks an astonishing 82% drop from its peak of $96.9 billion in January 2022, when he was among the top 11 wealthiest people globally. 
<h2 id="b-the-downfall-of-trading-volumes-b">The Downfall of Trading Volumes</h2> 
The primary reason behind CZ’s decline in wealth is the extraordinary decrease in trading volumes on Binance. Trading volumes are a critical gauge of an exchange’s financial health and are indicative of user activity and engagement. When trading volumes decline, it is a red flag signaling reduced revenue for the exchange. 
As of September, <a href="https://thecoinrise.com/binance-us-hits-new-trading-lows-amid-unprecedented-challenges/">the exchange’s spot trading market share had fallen</a> for seven consecutive months to 34.3%. In January, Binance’s spot market share stood at over 55%. The decline in trading volumes has directly impacted the exchange’s profitability and, consequently, CZ’s net worth. 
<h2 id="b-binance-s-legal-troubles-b">Binance’s Legal Troubles</h2> 
Meanwhile, Binance has been grappling with lawsuits from two major U.S. regulatory bodies, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).&nbsp; 
The <a href="https://thecoinrise.com/sec-sues-crypto-exchange-binance-and-ceo-zhao/">SEC sued CZ, Binance, and Binance.US in June</a>, alleging that the exchanges operated illegally, sold unregistered securities, and mishandled customer assets. CZ was specifically named as their “controlling person.”&nbsp; 
On the other hand, <a href="https://thecoinrise.com/cftc-files-class-action-against-binance-ceo-and-executive/">the CFTC filed its lawsuit in March,</a> claiming that Binance did not properly register with the regulator. While CZ and Binance vehemently deny the allegations, these lawsuits have cast a shadow of uncertainty over the exchange. 
<h2 id="b-comparisons-to-sam-bankman-fried-b">Comparisons to Sam Bankman-Fried</h2> 
Markedly, CZ’s plummeting net worth stands in stark contrast to his once rival, Sam Bankman-Fried. In November 2022, Bankman-Fried saw his $16-billion fortune virtually wiped out after FTX, a crypto exchange he co-founded, disclosed a liquidity crisis just days before filing for bankruptcy. 
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Binance CEO Sees Net Worth Plummet by $11.9B Amid Trading Volume Slump

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