Changpeng Zhao, the Founder of Binance, Releases ‘Freedom of Money’

(AsiaGameHub) –   Changpeng Zhao has documented his take on Binance’s journey in a book. Freedom of Money is currently available as a Kindle e-book, with paperback, hardcover, and Audible versions set to follow.

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Good to Know

• Freedom of Money launched on April 8, 2026 and can be accessed as a Kindle e-book.
• The book delves into Binance’s expansion, the FTX downfall, U.S. legal proceedings, and CZ’s prison sentence.
• Ray Dalio supported the book’s launch through a public endorsement.

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CZ Uses A Book To Reclaim The Narrative

The legal section is a core part of the book’s focus, not an afterthought. Freedom of Money explores the U.S. case related to Binance’s early compliance shortcomings, the subsequent settlement, and the four-month prison term during which CZ states he penned most of the book.

The memoir then takes a step back into CZ’s past. He recounts growing up in a rural Chinese area without running water, moving to Canada with his family, and later founding Binance in 2017 alongside a small group of colleagues. According to Binance, the platform went on to amass over 300 million users and became the quickest startup of its time to hit a $1 billion valuation.

Beyond being a personal memoir, CZ uses the book to advocate for cryptocurrency. The press release notes he discusses hiring practices, company culture, transparency, customer service, and the belief that crypto can empower individuals to have greater control over their financial lives.

He also clarifies his reason for writing the book now. CZ said:

“Binance grew faster than almost anyone thought possible and along the way the story of crypto, and my role in it, was told by a lot of other people. Freedom of Money is my chance to tell that story in my own words and recount the rise of Binance, the challenges we faced – and that I personally faced – and why I still believe financial freedom is one of the most powerful ideas of our time.”

The book’s launch also received support from figures outside the crypto space. Ray Dalio commented:

“As a great admirer of CZ for his bold contributions to making alternative monies accessible to almost everyone in the world, I’m thrilled that he has so clearly laid out his life story. I recommend it for anyone who aspires to go from humble beginnings to a world shaper or is interested in a fascinating read of CZ building Binance into a pillar of the new monetary order.”

Currently, the book is available only in digital form. The Kindle edition is live, with physical copies set to arrive in the next few days and an Audible version coming at a later date. CZ also shared that all proceeds from the book will go to charitable causes.