Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has reportedly surpassed Bill Gates in wealth, with Forbes estimating his net worth at $110 billion, making him the 17th richest person globally. This marks a $47 billion increase from the previous year. CZ questioned the logic of this estimate, noting the significant drop in cryptocurrency values in 2026. The Forbes report also revealed that Abu Dhabi's MGX invested $2 billion in Binance last March. Additionally, Binance has agreed to accept the USD1 stablecoin from the Trump family's crypto project, World Liberty Financial, as a payment method. In a related development, Trump fully pardoned CZ in October.