CZ’s Memoir Sparks Fresh Clash With OKX Founder Star Xu

[mendez]

The release of Freedom of Money by Changpeng Zhao has reignited a long-running dispute with Star Xu. In the book, CZ revisits his time at OKCoin and alleges that rival figures attempted to undermine him through misinformation campaigns, while also raising claims about past conflicts involving major industry players. He further suggests that internal disputes and custody issues at exchanges highlighted weaknesses in how some platforms were structured.

Xu has strongly pushed back, calling CZ a “habitual liar” and disputing multiple claims in the memoir. He revived earlier allegations that CZ forged contract documents and misrepresented his role at OKCoin, pointing to previously released materials and notarized evidence. The public exchange underscores how unresolved disputes from crypto’s early years continue to shape narratives among industry leaders today.

[johnblockbuster]

cz vs xu feels less like new information and more like competing narratives shaping legacy