Featuring CZ on Forbes: How does Justin Sun use "encryption solutions" to talk to the world?
The blockchain industry ushered in a landmark moment - Justin Sun, founder of TRON and global advisor of Huobi HTX, appeared on the cover of the English version of Forbes, becoming another Chinese entrepreneur to appear on the cover of the English version of Forbes after Jack Ma, and the fourth person in the crypto exchange field after CZ, SBF, and Brian Armstrong. The young entrepreneur, whom Forbes called "the crypto billionaire who helped the Trump family make $400 million", showed the world the innovative spirit and global vision of blockchain leaders with his unique personal style and industry influence.
From "rebel" to industry leader: Justin Sun's crypto empire rises
In the cover article of Forbes, the reporter portrayed the image of Sun Yuchen with "both juvenile, controversial and billionaire net worth". Born in 1990, the entrepreneur has been known for his bold experiments since he stepped into the blockchain space. "In my twenties, I just wanted to try everything possible – why not?" Sun Yuchen's confession aptly sums up his keen sense of smell and action for technological change.
In the past ten years, Sun Yuchen has built a crypto ecosystem that spans the underlying public chain, payment network, exchange, and decentralized finance (DeFi). TRON has become one of the fastest-growing blockchain networks in the world, with more than 300 million users and more than 10 million transactions per day, ranking among the top three in the industry. This achievement validates the viability of its vision of a "global payment system" and marks a critical leap for blockchain technology from proof of concept to mass adoption.
Under the leadership of Justin Sun, as a global advisor to Huobi HTX, Huobi HTX was recently selected as one of Forbes' "Most Trusted Crypto Exchanges in 2025". At the same time, the synergy between TRON and Huobi HTX led by Justin Sun is significant, promoting the efficient integration of industry resources through technology exchange and ecological linkage.
The gold content of the Forbes cover: from visionary to global leader
Sun Yuchen's ascension to the seal this time is of far-reaching significance. He is the second Chinese entrepreneur to appear on the cover of Forbes after Alibaba founder Jack Ma, and the fourth person in the crypto exchange space after Binance Changpeng Zhao (CZ), FTX founder SBF (Sam Bankman-Fried), and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. Regarding this listing, Sun Yuchen said on the X platform, "From an entrepreneur with a dream to a leader with global influence, I am honored to be named a 'billionaire leader in the crypto field' by Forbes." ”
Earlier, in the list of "40 Outstanding Blockchain Entrepreneurs to Watch to Watch" released by Forbes Portugal, Justin Sun ranked second, becoming the only Chinese entrepreneur to rank among the top three, followed by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin (V God). This ranking has refreshed the all-time high ranking of Chinese entrepreneurs in the top list of global blockchains. Forbes notes that Justin Sun, who has been named to Forbes' Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list and other lists, is an avid fan of art collecting, video games, investment, philanthropy and space exploration. At the end of 2024, Justin Sun will be appointed as the Prime Minister of the Republic of Liberland, reshaping the totem of the crypto world with the spirit of freedom and innovation.
Circle-breaking cooperation and industry mission: from the Trump family to technology inclusion
The title of the Forbes cover story refers to Sun's most groundbreaking collaboration in recent years, a project with the Trump family that generated more than $400 million in revenue. It is reported that Sun Yuchen invested a total of $75 million in the Trump family's cryptocurrency project World Liberty Financial (WLFI), becoming the largest investor in the project. This is not only a model of the combination of crypto technology and mainstream business, but also shows Justin Sun's forward-looking layout of market trends: by integrating blockchain technology into cultural IP, social communication and asset digitization scenarios, he will promote the crypto economy from "niche geeks" to "mass inclusiveness".
In the face of the cyclical fluctuations and crisis of trust experienced by the crypto industry, Justin Sun emphasized in an interview with Forbes: "True innovators must adhere to long-termism. Under his leadership, TRON and Huobi HTX have always taken compliance and transparency as the cornerstone of their development, and promoted the maturity of the industry through open source technology, community governance and ecological cooperation.
Justin Sun's appearance on the cover of Forbes is the highlight of his personal achievements, and it is also the epitome of the innovative power in the crypto field going mainstream. At a time when technological revolution and industrial transformation are intertwined, the ecosystem represented by TRON and Huobi HTX is connecting tradition and the future with an open attitude, writing a new chapter in the digital economy. As Forbes put it, "This crypto pioneer from the East is reshaping the rules of the world with code and consensus." As more people begin to understand and embrace the value of blockchain, a more transparent, efficient, and inclusive financial and social landscape will accelerate.