Key Takeaways CZ’s wealth jumped to $110 billion, making him the 17th richest person alive. His fortune grew $47 billion in one year, driven by Binance’s huge rebound. From four months in prison to surpassing Bill Gates, crypto’s massive rise is clear. Just 17 months after walking out of a California federal prison, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, better known as CZ, has staged one of the most stunning wealth turnarounds in modern business history.  According to Forbes’ 2026 World’s Billionaires lis ...