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Binance's Zhao Releases Memoir; Proceeds to Charity

4/11/2026

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  • Changpeng Zhao, co-founder of Binance, released his memoir Freedom of Money on April 8, 2026.
  • The book chronicles his journey in crypto, including Binance's rapid growth and his four-month prison sentence.
  • Zhao discusses scaling a global business amid regulatory scrutiny and says rival exchanges lobbied against his pardon to maintain dominance.
  • The memoir includes endorsements from Larry Fink and Ray Dalio, and all proceeds will be donated to charity.