Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency sector, has written an autobiography titled "Freedom of Money" detailing his rise and subsequent fallout. The book, which includes a foreword by Binance co-founder Yi He, details Zhao's rise and career, including his prison sentence in the US after pleading guilty to violating US Anti-Money-Laundering laws. The memoir also details Binance's rapid growth into one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges. It includes detailed descriptions of Zhao's time in federal prison and reflects on his decisions and missteps that led to these outcomes.