In 2024, the crypto industry has shown significant growth, adding more billionaires to its rapidly evolving field. This article showcases the list of the top ten crypto billionaires.
Changpeng Zhao
Changpeng Zhao remains at the top spot with a net worth of $65.4 billion. Known as the founder of Binance, he faced legal challenges in 2024, being sentenced to four months in prison for violating US banking laws, but was released in September.
Brian Armstrong
Brian Armstrong, co-founder of the crypto exchange Coinbase, holds the second place with a fortune of $12.1 billion. His credit in establishing the major U.S. crypto exchange turned Coinbase into a key market player.
Giancarlo Devasini
Giancarlo Devasini, co-founder of Bitfinex and Tether, ranks third with a net worth of $9.2 billion, having built his fortune through shares in these enterprises.
The crypto industry has seen significant growth in 2024, leading to an increase in the number of billionaires in the sector. Expectations are for further growth and the emergence of new names in the list of top crypto entrepreneurs in the coming years.
