- Sixteen crypto moguls made it to Forbes’ 2025 Billionaire List, with a combined wealth of over $164 billion.
- Leading the pack is Binance’s Changpeng Zhao, worth $63 billion, followed by Tether’s Giancarlo Devasini with $22.4 billion.
The world of digital assets has firmly cemented its place among the richest industries globally, as evidenced by the 16 crypto moguls featured on Forbes’ 2025 “World’s Billionaire List.” These digital pioneers have amassed staggering fortunes, with the combined wealth of the crypto elite totaling more than $164 billion.
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Leading the pack is Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the founder of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. Zhao’s empire, built from a humble background, has propelled him to the top of the list with a net worth of $63 billion. His rise from selling his home and diving into Bitcoin to becoming the wealthiest figure in crypto underscores the industry’s meteoric growth.
Behind Zhao is Giancarlo Devasini, the CFO and likely largest shareholder of Tether, the dominant stablecoin issuer. With a net worth of $22.4 billion, Devasini’s Tether has been a cash machine, generating a record $13 billion in profit last year. His success is not isolated, as Tether’s leadership, including former CEO JL van der Velde, also made the billionaire ranks.
The cryptocurrency exchange sector continues to be a major gateway to riches. Coinbase, co-founded by Brian Armstrong and Fred Ehrsam, remains the U.S.’s largest crypto exchange, earning both founders a spot on the coveted list. Similarly, the Winklevoss twins, known for their Gemini exchange, also claimed their places among the billionaires.
Another standout is Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, who now also owns Poloniex, a major exchange. His fortune, estimated at $8.5 billion, stems from a combination of his blockchain endeavors and savvy acquisitions. Other notable names include Ripple’s Chris Larsen and Stellar’s Jed McCaleb, both of whom built their wealth launching successful blockchain platforms.
Venture capitalists and investors like Mike Novogratz and Tim Draper have also found significant success in the crypto sphere. With their fingers in many ventures, including blockchain companies and crypto investments, these entrepreneurs are reaping the rewards of their early adoption and continued engagement in the crypto ecosystem.
The rise of Bitcoin and other digital assets has transformed the financial landscape, making the idea of digital wealth synonymous with billions. As crypto continues to grow and evolve, these 16 moguls are leading the charge, shaping the future of global finance with their unprecedented fortunes.
