Today, I stepped down as CEO of Binance. Admittedly, it was not easy to let go emotionally. But I know it is the right thing to do. I made mistakes, and I must take responsibility. This is best for our community, for Binance, and for myself.
It is an honour and with the deepest humility that I step into the role of Binance’s new CEO.
We operate the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume. The trust placed on us by our 150m users and thousands of employees is a responsibility that I take seriously and hold…
With over 30 years of experience in financial services and regulation, Richard Teng became CEO of Binance Singapore in August 2021.
He later expanded his role to oversee regions globally, excluding the U.S., as the Head of Regional Markets. In November 2023, he succeeded Changpeng Zhao as Binance CEO. Before joining Binance, he served as the CEO of the Financial Services Regulatory Authority at Abu Dhabi Global Market, showcasing innovation in regulatory practices.
Let’s extend a warm welcome to our new Binance CEO, Richard Teng $TENG