{"id":84714,"date":"2023-07-12T21:15:08","date_gmt":"2023-07-12T21:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com"},"modified":"2024-11-05T16:27:20","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T16:27:20","slug":"crypto-billionaires-11-individuals-who-struck-it-crazy-rich-with-cryptocurrencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/top-crypto-billionaires","title":{"rendered":"Crypto Billionaires: 13 Richest People in Crypto in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The rise of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/27531\/cryptocurrency\">cryptocurrencies<\/a> has created a new wave of crypto billionaires and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/how-many-crypto-millionaires-are-there\">millionaires<\/a>. While they might have earned their fortunes in different ways, they all had something in common: they saw the potential in this emerging technology and were willing to take on the risks.<\/p>\n<p>So, who made the most money from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/cryptocurrency\/bitcoin-price-prediction\">Bitcoin<\/a> and other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/cryptocurrency\/crypto-that-will-make-you-rich\">crypto investments<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>This article delves into the backgrounds, stories, and meteoric rises to wealth of 15 cryptocurrency billionaires who have amassed incredible fortunes and secured their place among the world&#8217;s elite.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#F7F7F7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h2><span id=\"key_takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/bitcoin-bull-run-2024\">crypto bull run<\/a> saw Bitcoin price surge over $70,000, helping the richest crypto billionaires increase their wealth.<\/li>\n<li>Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao was the richest crypto billionaire in the world.<\/li>\n<li>Other crypto exchange founders, such as Coinbase&#8217;s Brian Armstrong and Gemini&#8217;s Winklevoss Twins, made the list.<\/li>\n<li>Bitcoin&#8217;s strong market performance helped Michael Saylor cement his place among the top 15 crypto billionaires in the world.<\/li>\n<li>Meanwhile, Tether&#8217;s Giancarlo Devasini leapfrogged rivals on the back of the USDT issuer&#8217;s strong financial results.<\/li>\n<li>There were 28 crypto billionaires as of June 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n    <section class=\"toc-sticky w-100 bg-white \">\n        <div class=\"toc-sticky__container container\">\n            <div 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In this article, we include individuals on the crypto billionaires list if they have amassed their over $1 billion in net worth by creating a company, product or services within the crypto industry or through crypto investments.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flourish-embed flourish-cards\" data-src=\"visualisation\/20126146\"><script src=\"https:\/\/public.flourish.studio\/resources\/embed.js\"><\/script><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/public.flourish.studio\/visualisation\/20126146\/thumbnail\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"cards visualization\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<h3>Changpeng Zhao (CZ) \u2013 $59.9 Billion Net Worth<\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Role<\/strong>: Founder and former CEO of Binance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nationality<\/strong>: Chinese-Canadian<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key to Wealth<\/strong>: Founded Binance in 2017, which became the world\u2019s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>The first position in our list of the richest crypto investors goes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/changpeng-zhao-cz\">Changpeng Zhao<\/a>. Commonly known as CZ, Changpeng Zhao is a Chinese-Canadian entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/cryptocurrency\/upcoming-binance-listings\">Binance, the world&#8217;s largest cryptocurrency exchange<\/a> in terms of trading volume.<\/p>\n<p>CZ&#8217;s journey to wealth began in the early 2000s when he started <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/8-high-demand-specializations-for-a-successful-tech-career\/2\/34571\">working in the tech industry<\/a>. He held various positions at companies like Bloomberg Tradebook, Fusion Systems, and Blockchain.com. His experience in these roles gave him a deep understanding of trading systems, matching engines, and blockchain technology.<\/p>\n<p>CZ&#8217;s wealth primarily stems from his success with Binance and its affiliated tokens. He founded the company in 2017 and spearheaded it to become one of the most popular and influential cryptocurrency exchanges globally.<\/p>\n<p>Through Binance, CZ introduced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/cryptocurrency\/bnb-price-prediction\">Binance coin<\/a> (BNB), which gained widespread adoption as the exchange grew in popularity. BNB has since appreciated significantly in value, further contributing to CZ&#8217;s wealth.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that CZ&#8217;s estimated net worth is not publicly available, as Binance is a privately held company. However, Forbes estimated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/profile\/changpeng-zhao\/?sh=5a501e266277\" target=\"_blank\">CZ&#8217;s wealth to be $59.9 billion<\/a> as of November 4, 2024 which made CZ the richest crypto billionaire in the world.<\/p>\n<p>Some analysts believe that the crypto billionaire is much wealthier, but these claims could be just speculation.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/johnhyatt\/2022\/04\/05\/the-wealthiest-person-in-crypto-climbs-into-worlds-20-richest\/?sh=2c48aeefdd19\" target=\"_blank\">Forbes&#8217; 2022 billionaires rankings<\/a>, the crypto boss&#8217;s net worth was $65 billion in 2022 before the crypto meltdown.<\/p>\n<p>In 2024, CZ was sentenced to four months in prison for violating US banking laws. He was fined $50 million and was forced to step down as the CEO of Binance. CZ was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/news\/crypto-news-this-week-cz-released-from-prison-harris-vows-to-invest-in-crypto\">released<\/a> from prison in late-September 2024.<\/p>\n<h3>Giancarlo Devasini \u2013 $9.2 Billion Net Worth<\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Role<\/strong>: Co-founder and CFO of Bitfinex and Tether<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nationality<\/strong>: Italian<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key to Wealth<\/strong>: Wealth from stakes in Tether and Bitfinex; Tether\u2019s USDT stablecoin and its high demand bolstered his fortune.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Giancarlo Devasini is the co-founder of crypto exchange Bitfinex and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/stablecoin\">stablecoin<\/a> issuing company <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/tether-usdt\">Tether<\/a>. Devasini is currently the chief financial officer of Bitfinex and Tether.<\/p>\n<p>Devasini&#8217;s net worth was estimated to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/profile\/giancarlo-devasini\/\" target=\"_blank\">$9.2 billion by Forbes<\/a>, which made him one of the richest crypto owners in the world as of November 4, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Much of Devasini&#8217;s wealth comes from his shareholding at Tether and Bitfinex. While Bitfinex was a popular crypto exchange with a 24-hour trade volume of about $168.4 million, as of November 4, it was Tether that is seen as the cash cow of Devasini&#8217;s crypto empire.<\/p>\n<p>In late October 2024, Tether released its <a href=\"https:\/\/tether.io\/news\/tether-hits-7-7-billion-2024-nine-month-profits-102-5-billion-in-u-s-treasury-holdings-almost-120-billion-usd%E2%82%AE-circulation-and-an-over-6-billion-reserve-buffer-in-q3-2024-attestation\/\" target=\"_blank\">third-quarter report<\/a>. The USDT stablecoin issuer reported a quarterly net profit of $2.5 billion on the back of demand for its stablecoin and strong market performance of its gold holdings. Meanwhile, Tether&#8217;s net profit for the first nine months of 2024 stood at $7.7 billion.<\/p>\n<p>According to Forbes, Devasini is estimated to hold a 47% stake in Tether.<\/p>\n<h3>Brian Armstrong \u2013 $8 Billion Net Worth<\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Role<\/strong>: Co-founder and CEO of Coinbase<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nationality<\/strong>: American<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key to Wealth<\/strong>: Co-founded Coinbase in 2012, making it the largest US-based cryptocurrency exchange.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>The third place in the list of richest people in crypto goes to Brian Armstrong, an American entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/cryptocurrency\/new-coinbase-listings\">Coinbase, the largest US-based cryptocurrency exchange<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to Coinbase, Armstrong worked as a software engineer at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/2\/28527\/it-business\/it-careers\/4-top-tech-companies-that-failed-survived-and-even-thrived\">various tech companies<\/a>, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/companies\/ibm\/194\">IBM<\/a> and Airbnb. However, it was his involvement with cryptocurrency that paved his way to fortune.<\/p>\n<p>In 2012, Armstrong co-founded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/cryptocurrency\/coinbase-review\">Coinbase<\/a>. Courtesy of its easy-to-use interface and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/7\/29801\/security\/how-can-security-be-measured\">robust security measures<\/a>, the platform found increasing popularity among both novice and experienced crypto enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<p>Coinbase&#8217;s success has been closely intertwined with the surging popularity of cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin. As the value of cryptocurrencies soared, Coinbase benefited from the increased trading volumes, transaction fees, and exchange commissions, all of which contributed to Armstrong&#8217;s wealth.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Coinbase became the first cryptocurrency exchange to go public. In April 2021, the company&#8217;s shares were listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange through a direct listing, making Armstrong a billionaire as his stake in the company gained significant value.<\/p>\n<p>According to Forbes, Armstrong&#8217;s wealth was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/profile\/brian-armstrong\/?sh=15b731815077\" target=\"_blank\">worth $8 billion<\/a> as of November 4, 2024.<\/p>\n<h3>Michael Saylor \u2013 $6 Billion Net Worth<\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Role<\/strong>: Co-founder of MicroStrategy<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nationality<\/strong>: American<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key to Wealth<\/strong>: Adopted a major Bitcoin acquisition strategy for MicroStrategy, making it the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/michael-saylor-net-worth#:~:text=According%20to%20Forbes%2C%20Michael%20Saylor's,as%20of%20May%208%2C%202024.\">Michael Saylor<\/a> is the co-founder of an American enterprise analytics software company MicroStrategy. Saylor is famous for being a Bitcoin bull.<\/p>\n<p>Under the leadership of Saylor, the company undertook a strategy to accumulate bitcoin by using company cash flow and proceeds from equity and debt financing.<\/p>\n<p>At the time of writing, Microstrategy held 252,220 bitcoins worth $17.63 billion which made the company the biggest corporate holders of bitcoin.<\/p>\n<p>As the biggest shareholder in Microstrategy, Saylor was a Bitcoin billionaire whose net worth was estimated to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/profile\/michael-saylor\/\" target=\"_blank\">about $6 billion<\/a> by Forbes.<\/p>\n<p>Saylor&#8217;s net worth saw a significant increase in value from 2022 to 2024 as the crypto market bounced back from a bear market. In 2024 alone, Bitcoin returned over 65% year-to-date as of November 4. At the time of writing, BTC was only 5% below its all-time high level.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Microstrategy&#8217;s strong performance in the stock market in 2024 has also helped Saylor cement his position among top 15 crypto billionaires in the world. As of November 4, Microstrategy stock has gained 256% year-to-date to hit a market cap of over $49.5 billion.<\/p>\n<p>Saylor owned a 9.9% stake in MicroStrategy, data compiled by <a href=\"https:\/\/fintel.io\/so\/us\/mstr\/saylor-michael-j\" target=\"_blank\">Fintel<\/a> showed.<\/p>\n<h3>Barry Silbert \u2013 $3.2 Billion Net Worth<\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Role<\/strong>: Founder and CEO of Digital Currency Group (DCG)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nationality<\/strong>: American<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key to Wealth<\/strong>: Pioneered investments in Bitcoin with the Bitcoin Investment Trust; expanded to DCG, owning companies like Grayscale Investments and CoinDesk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Barry Silbert is an American entrepreneur and investor who is best known as the founder and CEO of Digital Currency Group (DCG), a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/23866\/venture-capital\">venture capital<\/a> firm focused on the cryptocurrency industry.<\/p>\n<p>Silbert began his career in finance working at the investment banking firm Houlihan Lokey, focusing on distressed debt. In 2004, he founded SecondMarket, an online marketplace for illiquid assets, including private company shares.<\/p>\n<p>Silbert recognized the potential of Bitcoin trading early on and founded the Bitcoin Investment Trust (BIT) in 2013, which offered accredited investors the opportunity to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/cryptocurrency\/how-to-buy-bitcoin\">invest in Bitcoin<\/a> without needing to directly hold the digital currency.<\/p>\n<p>BIT became the first publicly traded BTC investment vehicle, and it played a significant role in bringing Bitcoin into the mainstream.<\/p>\n<p>In 2015, Silbert rebranded SecondMarket as Digital Currency Group (DCG), expanding the company&#8217;s focus to include not just Bitcoin but also other cryptocurrencies and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/understanding-the-relationship-between-web3-and-blockchain\">blockchain-based technologies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>DCG has since become a major player in the cryptocurrency trading industry through its diverse portfolio of investments and its subsidiary companies, including Grayscale Investments, Genesis, CoinDesk, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Through his successful ventures in cryptocurrency and blockchain-related investments, Silbert has amassed significant wealth.<\/p>\n<p>According to Forbes, Silbert&#8217;s wealth was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/profile\/barry-silbert\/?sh=30b1d5c72950\" target=\"_blank\">estimated at $3.2 billion<\/a> at the time of writing.<\/p>\n<h3>Chris Larsen \u2013 $3 Billion Net Worth<\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Role<\/strong>: Co-founder of Ripple Labs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nationality<\/strong>: American<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key to Wealth<\/strong>: Gained wealth through Ripple and its cryptocurrency, XRP, which became one of the largest by market cap.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Chris Larsen is an American entrepreneur and business executive known for his involvement in the creation of cryptocurrency companies. He co-founded Ripple Labs, the company behind the controversial blockchain-based payment protocol Ripple.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/what-is-ripple-xrp-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know\">Ripple&#8217;s XRP cryptocurrency<\/a> quickly gained popularity and became one of the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.<\/p>\n<p>Through his involvement with Ripple, Larsen accumulated significant wealth.<\/p>\n<p>Forbes has recognized him as one of the richest people in the cryptocurrency industry. At the peak of XRP&#8217;s value in early 2018, Larsen&#8217;s estimated net worth reached $4.6 billion.<\/p>\n<p>His current net worth was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/profile\/chris-larsen\/?sh=78af2fcd57ed\" target=\"_blank\">estimated at $3 billion<\/a>, according to Forbes.<\/p>\n<h3>Jed McCaleb \u2013 $2.9 Billion Net Worth<\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Role<\/strong>: Co-founder of Ripple and founder of Stellar<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nationality<\/strong>: American<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key to Wealth<\/strong>: Created Mt. Gox (first major Bitcoin exchange) and later co-founded Ripple; founded Stellar as a separate blockchain project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Jed McCaleb is an American <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/4813\/programmer\">programmer<\/a> and entrepreneur. He is best known as the co-founder and former CTO of Ripple, a digital payment protocol, and the creator of the decentralized cryptocurrency Stellar Lumen (XLM).<\/p>\n<p>In 2010, McCaleb became interested in Bitcoin trading and founded the first major Bitcoin exchange, Mt. Gox. The platform grew to handle over 70% of all Bitcoin transactions at its peak.<\/p>\n<p>However, it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/can-the-blockchain-be-hacked\/2\/33623\">faced security issues and was eventually hacked<\/a>, resulting in the loss of a significant amount of BTC. McCaleb sold Mt. Gox to Mark Karpeles in 2011 and distanced himself from the platform.<\/p>\n<p>Following his experience with Mt. Gox, Jed McCaleb turned his attention to creating a new decentralized cryptocurrency. In 2014, he co-founded Ripple and served as its CTO until 2013.<\/p>\n<p>After leaving Ripple, McCaleb focused on creating Stellar. Launched in 2014, the project aims to connect financial institutions and facilitate cross-border transactions for the unbanked population.<\/p>\n<p>Through his cryptocurrency ventures, particularly the creation and development of Ripple and Stellar, Jed McCaleb has accumulated a massive fortune and made it to the list of top crypto billionaires.<\/p>\n<p>Forbes estimated that his fortune was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/profile\/jed-mccaleb\/?sh=57380c0e76bf\" target=\"_blank\">worth $2.9 billion<\/a> as of November 4, 2024<\/p>\n<h3>Winklevoss Twins \u2013 $2.7 Billion Net Worth Each<\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Role<\/strong>: Co-founders of Gemini crypto exchange<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nationality<\/strong>: American<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key to Wealth<\/strong>: Early investment in Bitcoin using settlement funds from a Facebook lawsuit; went on to create the Gemini exchange.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/winklevoss-twins-net-worth\">Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss<\/a>, popularly known as the Winklevoss Twins, are American entrepreneurs and investors best known for their portrayal in a biopic called <i>The Social Network,<\/i> which depicted the founding years of social media company Facebook.<\/p>\n<p>The Winklevoss Twins went on to sue Facebook co-founder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/mark-zuckerberg-net-worth\">Mark Zuckerberg<\/a> for stealing their idea for a social networking platform. In 2009, they settled the dispute for $65 million.<\/p>\n<p>The twins choose to make $45 million of the settlement in Facebook stock. This decision was described as &#8220;one of the best decisions they ever made&#8221; as Facebook stock quintupled since 2009.<\/p>\n<p>In 2012, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss used the proceeds from the settlement to invest in Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. At one point in time, it is said that the Winklevoss Twins purchased around 1% of Bitcoin&#8217;s circulating supply.<\/p>\n<p>The Twins did not stop at becoming Bitcoin millionaires, instead, they went on to create a crypto exchange called Gemini.<\/p>\n<p>As of November 4, 2024, Forbes estimates showed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/profile\/cameron-winklevoss\/?sh=2430c6eb4482\" target=\"_blank\">Cameron<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/profile\/tyler-winklevoss\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tyler Winklevoss<\/a> were worth about $2.7 billion each.<\/p>\n<h3>Fred Ehrsam \u2013 $2.4 Billion Net Worth<\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Role<\/strong>: Co-founder of Coinbase and Paradigm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nationality<\/strong>: American<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key to Wealth<\/strong>: Co-founded Coinbase, then launched crypto venture firm Paradigm, which became one of the largest crypto-focused VC firms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Fred Ehrsam is an American entrepreneur and investor who co-founded Coinbase with Brian Armstrong in 2012.<\/p>\n<p>Ehrsam&#8217;s journey toward wealth began when he joined Goldman Sachs as a trader in the firm&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/investing\/best-forex-brokers\">foreign exchange (forex) division<\/a>. However, his interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology led him to leave Goldman Sachs and co-found Coinbase.<\/p>\n<p>Under Ehrsam&#8217;s co-leadership, Coinbase experienced rapid growth and became one of the most prominent players in the cryptocurrency industry. It attracted millions of users and facilitated billions of dollars in cryptocurrency transactions.<\/p>\n<p>Ehrsam left Coinbase in 2017 and later founded crypto venture capital Paradigm in 2018. Today, Paradigm has grown to become one of the biggest crypto investment firms in the world, with over $8 billion in assets under management in projects such as Uniswap, Flashbots, Starkware, and Farcaster.<\/p>\n<p>According to Forbes, as of November 4, 2024, Ehrsam&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/profile\/fred-ehrsam\/?sh=49dbdba4677d\" target=\"_blank\">net worth was $2.4 billion<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Devin Finzer \u2013 $2.2 Billion Net Worth<\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Role<\/strong>: Co-founder of OpenSea<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nationality<\/strong>: American<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key to Wealth<\/strong>: Co-founded OpenSea, the largest marketplace for NFTs, capitalizing on the NFT boom in 2021.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Devin Finzer is the co-founder of OpenSea, one of the largest marketplaces for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/34529\/non-fungible-token-nft\">non-fungible tokens<\/a> (NFTs) and digital assets. OpenSea gained significant popularity with the rise of NFTs, which are unique digital assets verified by blockchain technology.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to OpenSea, Devin Finzer worked as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/4814\/software-engineer\">software engineer<\/a> at Pinterest. He teamed up with Alex Atallah in 2017 to launch OpenSea, which quickly became a prominent platform for buying, selling, and trading NFTs.<\/p>\n<p>The marketplace gained significant attention in 2021 as NFTs became mainstream, attracting high-profile buyers and sellers. OpenSea has also reported billions of dollars in transaction volume on its platform, taking a small commission on each sale.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, Finzer has amassed significant wealth through his role as co-founder of OpenSea.<\/p>\n<p>He had a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/profile\/devin-finzer\/?sh=525ae30826e1\" target=\"_blank\">net worth of $2.2 billion<\/a>, according to Forbes.<\/p>\n<h3>Alex Atallah \u2013 $2.2 Billion Net Worth<\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Role<\/strong>: Co-founder of OpenSea<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nationality<\/strong>: American<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key to Wealth<\/strong>: Built OpenSea alongside Devin Finzer, which became a major NFT trading platform.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Alex Atallah is a technology entrepreneur and another co-founder of OpenSea. Atallah has a diverse background, beginning his career in investment banking at <a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.techopedia.com\/company\/jp-morgan-chase-co-1\" target=\"_blank\">J.P. Morgan<\/a> before co-founding a couple of startups.<\/p>\n<p>He co-founded a mapping technology start-up called Sensopia in 2010, which developed the popular MagicPlan app that allows users to create floor plans using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/4776\/augmented-reality-ar\">augmented reality<\/a>. The app gained traction and became successful, contributing to Atallah&#8217;s early success.<\/p>\n<p>In 2017, Atallah shifted his focus to the emerging field of blockchain technology and NFTs. Alongside Devin Finzer, he co-founded OpenSea, which would go on to become the leading marketplace for trading digital assets, particularly NFTs.<\/p>\n<p>The company&#8217;s success has positioned Atallah as a prominent figure in the NFT space.<\/p>\n<p>Similar to Finzer, Atallah&#8217;s net worth was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/profile\/alex-atallah\/?sh=1b32caa32b6c\" target=\"_blank\">estimated at $2.2 billion<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Kim Hyoung-Nyon \u2013 $1.95 Billion<\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Role<\/strong>: Co-founder and Executive Vice President of Dunamu<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nationality<\/strong>: South Korean<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key to Wealth<\/strong>: Co-founded Dunamu, which runs South Korea\u2019s top crypto exchange, Upbit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Kim Hyoung-Nyon is a well-known South Korean <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/32553\/fintech\">fintech<\/a> entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and executive vice president of Dunamu, which operates South Korea&#8217;s dominant cryptocurrency exchange.<\/p>\n<p>Hyoung-Nyon launched Dunamu with Song Chi-hyung in 2012. Since then, the company has become the most popular crypto exchange in South Korea and has attracted substantial investment from notable firms, including Kakao Ventures and Altos Ventures.<\/p>\n<p>Through his involvement with Dunamu, Hyoung-Nyon has become one of South Korea&#8217;s first crypto billionaires.<\/p>\n<p>Forbes estimated his net <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/profile\/kim-hyoung-nyon\/?sh=61fc25666f91\" target=\"_blank\">worth at $1.95 billion<\/a> at the time of writing.<\/p>\n<h3>Nikil Viswanathan and Joe Lau \u2013 $1.5 Billion Net Worth Each<\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Role<\/strong>: Co-founders of Alchemy<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nationality<\/strong>: American<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key to Wealth<\/strong>: Built Alchemy to provide blockchain infrastructure for dApp developers, helping drive decentralized applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Nikil Viswanathan and Joe Lau are co-founders of Alchemy, a technology company that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/29199\/it-infrastructure\">provides infrastructure<\/a> for blockchain developers.<\/p>\n<p>They started Alchemy in 2017 with the aim of providing developers with tools and services to build <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/33409\/decentralized-application-dapp\">decentralized applications<\/a> (dApps) on the blockchain.<\/p>\n<p>Alchemy offers a range of solutions to help developers improve the performance, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/9269\/scalability\">scalability<\/a>, and user experience of their dApps.<\/p>\n<p>Both Viswanathan and Lau have backgrounds in technology and engineering, and they have been instrumental in driving the growth and success of Alchemy in the blockchain industry.<\/p>\n<p>In February last year, the company raised $200 million at a $10.2 billion valuation, making Viswanathan and Lau billionaires and some of the richest people in crypto.<\/p>\n<p>According to Forbes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/profile\/nikil-viswanathan-1\/?sh=62f876762b76\" target=\"_blank\">Viswanathan<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/profile\/joe-lau\/?sh=64b19ccc5c96\" target=\"_blank\">Lau<\/a> were each worth $1.5 billion at the time of writing.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"worldwide_crypto_wealth_statistics\">Worldwide Crypto Wealth Statistics<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.henleyglobal.com\/publications\/crypto-wealth-report-2024\" target=\"_blank\">Henley &amp; Partners&#8217; Crypto Wealth Report 2024<\/a>, 172,300 individuals worldwide held over $1 million in crypto assets in June 2024.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Henry Burrows, CEO of Hoptrail<\/strong>, highlighted the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.henleyglobal.com\/publications\/crypto-wealth-report-2024\/crypto-high-net-worth-individuals-multi-billion-dollar-opportunity\" target=\"_blank\">change in wealth creation patterns<\/a>. He said:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Among previous generations, by and large wealth derived from property and stocks. But today, it stems from Bitcoin, Ethereum, NFTs, initial coin offerings, mining, yield farming, and staking. And in many cases, staggering returns are made from relatively small amounts of initial capital.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Crypto billionaires<\/strong> increased by <strong>27%, totaling 28 globally.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The number of<strong> crypto millionaires globally rose by 95% to 172,300<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bitcoin millionaires<\/strong> saw an increase of 111%, reaching <strong>85,400<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Crypto <strong>centi-millionaires<\/strong> ($100M+ holdings) <strong>grew by 79% to 325<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"a1beea55-ceb7-4c91-84bf-5df6aa085084\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"Worldwide Crypto Wealth Statistics\"><\/div>\n<p><script>!function(e,n,i,s){var d=\"InfogramEmbeds\";var o=e.getElementsByTagName(n)[0];if(window[d]&&window[d].initialized)window[d].process&&window[d].process();else if(!e.getElementById(i)){var r=e.createElement(n);r.async=1,r.id=i,r.src=s,o.parentNode.insertBefore(r,o)}}(document,\"script\",\"infogram-async\",\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");<\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"the_bottom_line_the_value_of_taking_smart_risks\">The Bottom Line: The Value of Taking Smart Risks<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Will the new crypto bull run create a new list of crypto billionaires? Although crypto trading may seem bursting with lucrative investment opportunities, it&#8217;s important to note that not everyone who has entered the crypto market has experienced the same success.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the volatile nature of cryptocurrencies and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/sec-vs-binance-coinbase-lawsuits-usher-new-era-for-cryptocurrencies\">ever-changing regulatory landscape<\/a> make it essential for potential investors to proceed with caution.<\/p>\n<p>Nonetheless, the stories of these crypto billionaires serve as a testament to the potential for wealth creation that lies within this disruptive technology. As cryptocurrencies continue to evolve and gain mainstream acceptance, there may be more success stories on the horizon.<\/p>\n<p><i><div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Do your own research and always remember your investment decision depends on your attitude to risk, your expertise in the cryptocurrency market, the spread of your portfolio, and how comfortable you feel about losing money.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>The information in this article does not constitute investment advice and is meant for informational purposes only.<\/i><i><br \/>\n<\/i><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"man_faq_sec\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><\/time><section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Can crypto make you a billionaire?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Investing in cryptocurrencies can lead to significant wealth accumulation as well as significant losses. Becoming a billionaire solely through crypto investments requires significant market expertise and initial investments. Note that cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile, and you can lose money while trading crypto.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Who is the richest crypto trader in the world?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Identifying the richest crypto trader globally is challenging due to the decentralized nature of cryptocurrency markets. Wealth in this sector fluctuates rapidly and isn&#8217;t always publicly disclosed, making it difficult to pinpoint the richest crypto trader. However, the first position in our list of the richest crypto investors goes to Changpeng Zhao, whose net worth was estimated at $59.9 billion as of November 4, 2024.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Who are the famous crypto billionaires?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Prominent figures associated with substantial cryptocurrency wealth include individuals such as Changpeng Zhao (founder of Binance), Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss (founders of Gemini), and Chris Larsen (co-founder of Ripple). Their fortunes are tied to successful ventures in the crypto space.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">How many billionaires own Bitcoin?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.henleyglobal.com\/newsroom\/press-releases\/crypto-wealth-report-2023\" target=\"_blank\">Crypto Wealth Report<\/a> by Henley & Partners, there were 88,200 crypto millionaires worldwide as of September 2023. 40,500 of these crypto millionaires have amassed their fortune in Bitcoin (BTC).<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Do rich people invest in crypto?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Yes, many wealthy individuals invest in cryptocurrencies as part of their investment portfolios. While risk tolerance varies, some high-net-worth individuals view cryptocurrencies as a potential growth opportunity and hedge against traditional asset classes. However, you should always conduct due diligence before making any investment decision, and remember that cryptocurrencies are risky, and you can lose money while trading.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Who is the richest Bitcoin owner?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">It is said that Bitcoin <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/news\/reddit-floats-new-theory-about-true-identity-of-bitcoin-creator-satoshi-nakamoto\">pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto<\/a> is the richest Bitcoin owner in the world. However, Nakamoto&#8217;s bitcoin holdings have remained dormant for years. Furthermore, we do not know whether Nakamoto was an individual or a group.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Who made the most money from crypto?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Forbes estimates showed that Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao was the richest crypto billionaire in the world, with an estimated net worth of over $59.9 billion.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">How many crypto billionaires are there?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">According to the Henley & Partners&#8217; Crypto Wealth Report 2024, there were 28 crypto billionaires as of June 2024.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"reference-content\">\n<div class=\"reference-heading reference-content-collapsible-heading\">\n<h2><span id=\"references\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reference-content-body\">\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/profile\/changpeng-zhao\/?sh=5a501e266277\" target=\"_blank\">Changpeng Zhao<\/a> (Forbes)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/johnhyatt\/2022\/04\/05\/the-wealthiest-person-in-crypto-climbs-into-worlds-20-richest\/?sh=2c48aeefdd19\" target=\"_blank\">The Wealthiest Person In Crypto Climbs Into World&#8217;s 20 Richest<\/a> (Forbes)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/profile\/giancarlo-devasini\/\" target=\"_blank\">Giancarlo Devasini<\/a> (Forbes)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tether.io\/news\/tether-hits-7-7-billion-2024-nine-month-profits-102-5-billion-in-u-s-treasury-holdings-almost-120-billion-usd%E2%82%AE-circulation-and-an-over-6-billion-reserve-buffer-in-q3-2024-attestation\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tether Hits $7.7 billion 2024 Nine-Month Profits, $102.5 billion in U.S. Treasury Holdings, Almost $120 billion USD\u20ae Circulation, and an Over $6 billion Reserve Buffer in Q3 2024 Attestation<\/a> (Tether)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/profile\/brian-armstrong\/?sh=15b731815077\" target=\"_blank\">Brian Armstrong<\/a> (Forbes)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/profile\/michael-saylor\/\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Saylor<\/a> (Forbes)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fintel.io\/so\/us\/mstr\/saylor-michael-j\" target=\"_blank\">Saylor Michael J ownership in MSTR \/ MicroStrategy Incorporated<\/a> (Fintel)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/profile\/barry-silbert\/?sh=30b1d5c72950\" target=\"_blank\">Barry Silbert<\/a> (Forbes)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/profile\/chris-larsen\/?sh=78af2fcd57ed\" target=\"_blank\">Chris Larsen<\/a> (Forbes)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/profile\/jed-mccaleb\/?sh=57380c0e76bf\" target=\"_blank\">Jed McCaleb<\/a> (Forbes)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/profile\/cameron-winklevoss\/?sh=2430c6eb4482\" target=\"_blank\">Cameron Winklevoss<\/a> (Forbes)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/profile\/tyler-winklevoss\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tyler Winklevoss<\/a> (Forbes)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/profile\/fred-ehrsam\/?sh=49dbdba4677d\" target=\"_blank\">Fred Ehrsam<\/a> (Forbes)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/profile\/devin-finzer\/?sh=525ae30826e1\" target=\"_blank\">Devin Finzer<\/a> (Forbes)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/profile\/alex-atallah\/?sh=1b32caa32b6c\" target=\"_blank\">Alex Atallah<\/a> (Forbes)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/profile\/kim-hyoung-nyon\/?sh=61fc25666f91\" target=\"_blank\">Kim Hyoung-nyon<\/a> (Forbes)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/profile\/nikil-viswanathan-1\/?sh=62f876762b76\" target=\"_blank\">Nikil Viswanathan<\/a> (Forbes)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/profile\/joe-lau\/?sh=64b19ccc5c96\" target=\"_blank\">Joe Lau<\/a> (Forbes)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.henleyglobal.com\/publications\/crypto-wealth-report-2024\" target=\"_blank\">Crypto Wealth Report 2024 | Henley &amp; Partners<\/a> (Henley Global)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.henleyglobal.com\/publications\/crypto-wealth-report-2024\/crypto-high-net-worth-individuals-multi-billion-dollar-opportunity\" target=\"_blank\">Wealth Shift | Crypto Wealth Report 2024 | Henley &amp; Partners<\/a> (Henley Global)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.henleyglobal.com\/newsroom\/press-releases\/crypto-wealth-report-2023\" target=\"_blank\">Crypto Wealth Report | Press Release | Henley &amp; Partners<\/a> (Henley Global)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The rise of cryptocurrencies has created a new wave of crypto billionaires and millionaires. 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