Changpeng Zhao’s memoir is key to understanding the future of crypto
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By Charles Gasparino
Published on April 19, 2026.
Changpeng Zhao, the controversial crypto mogul known as CZ, has published a new book, "Freedom of Money," which details his life and career. The book, written in English, reveals the rise of Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange. CZ was a techie in traditional finance who discovered bitcoin from a friend during a poker game and invested in it when he sold his apartment and bet it all in. This bet made him a billionaire, but also made him target of the Biden administration's crypto crackdown. Despite this, CZ remains involved in crypto, mostly as a thought leader to explain its potential to the masses. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink endorsed CZ's book and will donate proceeds from book sales to charity.
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