Binance Names Yi He Co-CEO as Platform Approaches 300 Million Users

“We remain dedicated to becoming the most trusted and regulated exchange in the world, always putting our users first,” he noted. “Yi plays a critical role in expanding our community and advancing product innovation as we work toward our goal of reaching one billion users globally.”

Yi He emphasized the strength of Binance’s leadership partnership and the company’s long-term strategic direction as it scales into its next phase.

“I am honored to build alongside Richard, who brings decades of experience in regulated financial markets and was among the first leaders to help shape the early regulatory framework for crypto,” Yi said. “Together, we bring complementary perspectives to guide the industry forward during this pivotal period, responsibly expanding our global footprint while driving sustainable innovation centered around our users.”

Her elevation to Co-CEO comes at a time when Binance is investing heavily in regulatory compliance initiatives, localized operations, and infrastructure development across key markets, particularly in the Middle East and Asia. The leadership update underscores Binance’s efforts to balance rapid global expansion with increased oversight and regulatory collaboration.

As the platform edges closer to the 300-million-user milestone, the appointment signals renewed focus on product leadership, community growth, and strategic governance, reinforcing Binance’s ambition to remain a central force in shaping the future of Web3 and digital finance.