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Changpeng CZ Zhao, founder of Binance, is set to release a highly anticipated memoir in late February or early March 2026.
Author: Sahil Thakur
Steady attention without excessive speculation.
26th January 2026 – Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, founder of Binance, is set to release a highly anticipated memoir in late February or early March 2026. Spanning roughly 300 pages and 97,000 words, the book will explore his personal story, the rise of Binance, and his time in federal prison. It will be self-published in both English and Chinese.
High Signal Summary For A Quick Glance
Legacy On BNB 🔶
@LegacyOnBNB
CZ’s book drops soon… life lessons, behind-the-scenes crypto moments and history in the making this one’s going to make timelines very interesting. https://t.co/PhkAjGtQOg https://t.co/OQQzH7fzPF
@Abrlien @CNBC @andrewrsorkin There is nothing to hide. More details in the upcoming book (end of Feb/early March).
04:33 PM·Jan 25, 2026
Unchained
@Unchainedbnb
Hey @grok The title of CZ's memoir in English is #Unchained ? https://t.co/Rnm2jFT7nh
Was semi "offline" for a few days. Busy with year end, book, family, etc. BTC will be fine. BNB will be fine. CZ will be fine. Crypto will be fine. Happy New Year!
02:49 AM·Jan 20, 2026
CZ 🔶 BNB
@cz_binance
Full disclosure, and just to get this out there publicly so that it's impossible to "leak". I haven't told anyone yet. Some people are making guesses. The reasoning is off, but they do hit certain areas. 👇 I might name the Chinese version of my book/memoir "币安人生". This is https://t.co/azMlFFmMoO
#币安人生 这个时间节点币安把 #币安人生 终于推向现货，这里是一个比较敏感的时间节点，因为所有人都在赌现货，所有人都在埋伏，经过 $Giggle 后所有人的共识都是上了后就浇，那为什么会在这个节点来上现货？ 在这里我的判断大概有两个点
02:14 PM·Jan 8, 2026
CZ’s memoir will chronicle his life from modest beginnings to becoming the face of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. He promises to reveal the full story, including intimate details from his four-month prison stint in 2024 following his guilty plea for violating U.S. anti-money laundering laws. He received a presidential pardon in 2025.
Choosing to bypass traditional publishers, CZ explained the decision was driven by timing. “It takes too long to go through a publisher,” he wrote on X. While this choice may limit distribution reach, it allows for greater control and a faster release.
All profits from the book will go to charity. CZ emphasized, “Not trying to make money from the book.”
The Chinese version may be titled “币安人生” (Binance Life), though the English title remains undecided. CZ acknowledged the phrase’s popularity in memecoin circles and clarified he holds no related tokens and the book is not connected to any crypto projects.
Key milestones in Changpeng Zhao’s (CZ) journey from founding Binance to prison and beyond
Changpeng Zhao launches Binance after raising funds via an ICO, positioning it as a fast, crypto-to-crypto exchange during the early bull market.
Binance becomes the world’s largest crypto exchange by volume, operating across jurisdictions with a loosely defined headquarters structure.
Regulators in the U.S., U.K., and EU scrutinize Binance over licensing, AML, and compliance practices as crypto enters the mainstream.
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission sues Binance and CZ, alleging violations related to derivatives trading and compliance failures.
CZ pleads guilty to violating U.S. anti-money-laundering laws. Binance agrees to pay over $4 billion, and CZ steps down as CEO.
A U.S. federal court sentences CZ to four months in prison, a lighter sentence than prosecutors sought, reflecting cooperation and lack of prior offenses.
CZ completes his sentence and is released, remaining barred from executive roles at Binance but retaining significant equity.
He resumes posting and public commentary, focusing on long-term crypto adoption, AI, education, and philanthropy rather than exchange operations.
CZ becomes active through YZi Labs and personal initiatives, backing founders, advising governments on crypto policy, and shaping the next generation of web3 builders.
While barred from running Binance, CZ positions himself as a capital allocator, mentor, and macro-level influencer in crypto and emerging technologies.
Beyond his prison experience, which includes personal accounts of intake procedures and mental reflections—CZ dives into:
He began working on the book in earnest in early 2025 and has shared that editing, especially for the Chinese version proved more challenging than expected.
CZ has warned readers about counterfeit books bearing his name. Titles like Beyond Borders and CZ and the Art of Creating Wealth have circulated online but are fake, often generated by AI. CZ confirmed his official memoir is the only one he has authored and urged readers to remain cautious.
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