Binance Co-Founder Changpeng Zhao Releases Memoir on Rise of Crypto and Binance

Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao has released a memoir that provides an in-depth look at the rise of cryptocurrency and the story behind Binance's success. Freedom of Money, available globally from April 7, 2026, chronicles CZ's journey from his early life to building one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges.

The memoir offers a candid account of the early days of crypto, the rapid growth of Binance, and the personal consequences of being at the center of one of the fastest-moving industries in modern finance. It reflects on the challenges that came with building a global company, including regulatory scrutiny and CZ's experience serving a four-month sentence in a U.S. federal prison.

The book also explores broader themes of money, technology, and responsibility, providing readers with a builder's perspective on the industry's growth. According to CZ, 'many people congratulated me on being number one, but something else gave me more satisfaction... I was getting messages from users all around the world thanking us for providing them with financial access or even financial freedom.'