AI-generated fake autobiography of Binance founder circulates online
A fake autobiography of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao was created using AI and distributed on Apple Books with fabricated biographical details. Zhao publicly warned users on November 11, 2025 that the book was not authored by him and urged vigilance against AI-generated impersonations, amid reports of similar deepfake scams targeting other crypto industry figures.
What happened
A fake autobiography titled 'Beyond Borders, An Autobiography by CZ' was created using artificial intelligence and circulated on platforms including Apple Books, containing fabricated details of Changpeng Zhao's life and Binance's journey.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao warned the crypto community on November 11, 2025 that the book was not authored by him and urged users to remain vigilant and avoid AI-generated impersonations.
Reported impact
The scam targeted readers in the crypto industry by misleading them with fabricated biographical details.
Similar deepfake scams have targeted other industry figures including Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson, raising concerns about security protocols and risks for users, investors and industry enthusiasts.
Index analysis
The fake autobiography exploited hype surrounding Zhao's real memoir, which was in final editing stages at the time, highlighting a growing trend of AI-driven fraud in the crypto space.
Governance controls
Binance continued monitoring such scams and reinforcing security measures for users.
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Sources and evidence
This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.