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#2017714 : July 14, 2017, was significant for He Yi; on this day, Binance welcomed its current CEO, and on this day, she co-founded Binance with Zhao Changpeng in Shanghai, embarking on another important journey in the cryptocurrency space.
He Yi entered the cryptocurrency industry in 2014, joining OKcoin as a co-founder and leading it to capture nearly 60% of the market share. Initially, Zhao Changpeng was troubled about naming the project and asked He Yi for his thoughts, to which He Yi casually suggested the name Binance. After completing the fundraising, Zhao Changpeng officially brought He Yi on board, and He Yi ultimately chose Binance. On July 14, the two co-founded Binance, with Zhao Changpeng investing all his savings while He Yi brought in connections and marketing experience, marking the start of Binance.