Crypto Kingpin Biopic Speculation: Debate Surpasses Official Verification
- Unverified rumors suggest Jackie Chan could star in Netflix's "Crypto Kingpin," a biopic about Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, fueled by an anonymous X account's claim. - Zhao, who built Binance into the world's largest crypto exchange, faces scrutiny over 2023 money-laundering charges and a controversial 2025 Trump pardon. - The speculation gained traction after Chan's upcoming crypto-themed film "The Shadow's Edge" highlighted his interest in blockchain narratives. - Neither Netflix nor Chan's team has
A widely shared post on social media has sparked rumors that Jackie Chan may take the lead in a
Since co-founding Binance in 2017, Zhao has built it into the largest crypto exchange globally, gaining considerable sway over digital asset markets. His legal issues surfaced in 2023 when he admitted to enabling unregistered transactions and subsequently served four months in federal prison. Trump’s pardon in October 2025 has added further complexity to Zhao’s public image, with
The timing of these rumors has attracted notice, as Jackie Chan has recently ventured into crypto-related films. His upcoming movie, The Shadow's Edge—a thriller about an AI-driven cryptocurrency theft—has already fueled interest in Chan’s association with crypto stories. Online commentators were quick to draw connections between Chan’s new role and the rumored Crypto Kingpin film,
Should it come to fruition, Crypto Kingpin would explore a dramatic tale that combines the volatility of the crypto market with the real-life saga of a global entrepreneur, incarceration, and a presidential pardon. Whether the project can appeal to a wide audience will likely depend on Netflix’s appetite for a story still mired in controversy.
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