CZ Memoir to Cover Binance and Prison Experience

From Crypto Pioneer to Convicted Executive

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.”

Book Titles and Meme Culture

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.

Inside the Memoir

Beyond his prison experience, which includes personal accounts of intake procedures and mental reflections—CZ dives into:

• The origins and scaling of Binance
• Industry controversies, including his views on the FTX collapse
• Financial philosophy, referencing books like Die with Zero
• Memorable moments from Binance’s early office days

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.

A Warning on Fakes

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.