DUBAI, UAE, December 3, 2025 – Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest digital asset exchange by trading volume and users, announced today on stage at Binance Blockchain Week that its co-founder, Yi He, has been named co-CEO.
“Yi has been an integral part of the executive leadership team since Binance’s launch. Her innovative, user-centric approach has been instrumental in shaping the company’s vision, culture and upward business strategy,” said Richard Teng, CEO of Binance. “This appointment is a natural step, and she will continue to lead the organization successfully.”
We remain committed to being the world’s most trusted and regulated exchange, always putting our users first. Yi plays a key role in growing our community and drives product innovation as we work toward reaching one billion users. Together, we are focused on building Web3 infrastructure and promoting financial freedom, empowering people to participate in a more open and fair financial system,” Richard added.
“It is an honor for me to build alongside Richard, who brings decades of experience in regulated financial markets and was one of the first to regulate cryptocurrencies in their early days,” said Yi He. “Together, we bring diverse perspectives and are confident in leading the industry’s future during this crucial moment, as we responsibly expand our global presence and drive sustainable innovation, always putting our users first.”
About Binance
Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. Binance is trusted by more than 280 million people in over 100 countries for its industry-leading security, transparency, trading engine speed, investor protections and an unmatched portfolio of digital asset products and services ranging from trading and finance to education, research, social impact, payments, institutional services and Web3 features. Binance is dedicated to building an inclusive crypto ecosystem to increase the freedom of money and financial access for people around the world, with crypto as the fundamental medium.
