Early Life and Education
Kokuei Yuan was born in Japan and is currently 51 years old. He pursued his education at Tufts University, where he studied economics and studio art.
Career and Rise to Success
Yuan's career began as an investment banker. Later, he became a director of the crypto exchange Bullish, based in Hong Kong. Bullish was founded in 2020 and went public in August 2025 on the New York Stock Exchange. This IPO significantly increased the wealth of Yuan and the other co-founder, Brendan Blumer. It is estimated that Yuan owns a 25% stake in Bullish.
Key Business Strategies
Bullish targets institutional clients, differentiating it from retail-focused competitors. The exchange offers spot, margin, and derivatives trading, with a focus on institutional adoption. The company’s success is tied to the growth of the crypto market, which is projected to reach $264.318 billion by 2030. Bullish has facilitated over $1.25 trillion in trades across spot, margin, and derivatives markets since its launch in 2021.
Philanthropy
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