Personal Information

Full Name: Leon Li

Nickname: Li Lin

Country/State: China

Date of Birth: 1982-12-19

Languages Known: Chinese (Mandarin) English

Zodiac Sign:

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Not publicly

Hobbies: Not publicly

Education

School: Not publicly

College: Not publicly

Degrees Obtained: Likely a university degree (exact qualification not publicly confirmed

Physical Stats

Height: 170 cm

Weight: 69 kg

Family Information

Parents: Not Publicly Known

Siblings: Not publicly disclosed

Marital Status: married

Wife: Not publicly disclosed

Children: 0

Career

Current Position: Founder and Chairman

Skills:

Net Worth: Not Public

Awards & Achievements: Founder of one of the world’s earliest and largest crypto exchanges Recognized as a prominent figure in blockchain and digital asset markets Instrumental in expanding exchange infrastructure and services globally

Biography Details

Leon Li (Li Lin), commonly known simply as Leon, is the founder and chairman of HTX, the platform that evolved from one of the earliest Chinese crypto exchanges, Huobi. His background is rooted in technology and finance, and he was an early adopter and supporter of blockchain technologies.

Huobi was launched in 2013 and quickly grew into one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges by trading volume and user base. Under Leon Li’s leadership, the company expanded services across multiple jurisdictions and diversified its products, including spot and derivatives trading, institutional services, digital asset management, and more. As regulatory landscapes changed, the company rebranded parts of its ecosystem (including HTX) to align with global operations and compliance strategies.

Leon has been recognized in the blockchain community for helping shape exchange infrastructure in the crypto industry’s formative years. While much of his personal biography (birth date, education, family) is privately held, his professional footprint is significant among digital asset exchange leaders worldwide.

In 2025, HTX continued strengthening its global market footprint, focusing on regulatory compliance and expansion of spot and derivatives services.

Leon Li was noted in interviews and executive commentary emphasizing platform security, ecosystem diversification, and engagement with institutional partners as part of HTX’s strategic direction for growth amid evolving regulatory landscapes.

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