Binance Co-founder CZ Reflects on Company's Rise to Prominence

Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao has released his memoir, 'Freedom of Money', which provides a unique perspective on the company's rise to prominence in the cryptocurrency market.

The book, published globally on April 8, 2026, chronicles Binance's growth from a start-up exchange to a global financial platform. Zhao's account highlights the company's focus on expanding access to financial tools and its impact on users who felt empowered by using digital assets.

One of the most striking aspects of the book is Zhao's acknowledgment of the consequences of Binance's rapid expansion, including regulatory pressures that culminated in his four-month sentence in a US federal prison. He frames this experience as part of a broader learning curve for an industry that matured in real-time.

With 'Freedom of Money', Zhao provides a candid and introspective account of Binance's journey, which offers insights into the challenges of building a company in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.