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Binance said its AI security systems blocked more than $10.5 billion in potential crypto scam losses and stopped 22.9 million phishing attacks between early 2025 and the first quarter of 2026. The exchange warned that AI-powered fraud, including deepfakes and voice cloning, is growing rapidly as cybercriminals use cheaper and more advanced tools to target crypto users.

Star Xu rejected claims in CZ’s memoir and called them false, sparking a public dispute between the two founders. The feud revived old disagreements involving OKX, Binance and Huobi over early crypto industry events and personal accusations.

Forbes estimates Changpeng Zhao’s net worth at $110 billion, surpassing Bill Gates, driven by Binance’s rising value and market dominance.

A U.S. court dismissed a terrorism lawsuit against Binance and its founder Changpeng Zhao, ruling that the plaintiffs failed to show the exchange directly helped specific terror attacks. The judge said Binance may have been generally aware of suspicious transactions, but awareness alone is not enough under the law.

Internal investigators at Binance found that billions of dollars may have flowed through the exchange to Iran-linked entities, including groups tied to the Houthis, but several staff involved in the probe were later suspended or dismissed.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao warned users about a fake social media account using AI-generated images to impersonate him and spread false claims. He said the images were edited, some showing him in colours he never wears, and urged followers to be cautious of such scams.

Binance has converted part of its $1 billion SAFU reserve from stablecoins into Bitcoin, buying an additional 1,315 BTC and bringing the fund’s total to 2,630 BTC. The move comes amid market volatility and insolvency rumours, but Binance says the transfers will not affect Bitcoin’s price.

Binance has reopened direct Australian dollar deposits and withdrawals for all local users via PayID and bank transfers. This restores normal banking access after more than two years, allowing users to move money faster and more easily.

The meme token BROCCOLI (714) suddenly spiked from $0.018 to $0.16 on Binance before crashing, likely due to unusual trading activity in its low-liquidity market. A trader named Vida spotted the anomaly, timed his trades around the sudden price moves, and made around $1 million in profit.

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao said Pakistan could become a leading global crypto hub by 2030 if it continues its fast pace of regulation and adoption. The country has set up a crypto authority, allowed major exchanges to operate, built a Bitcoin reserve, and is exploring tokenisation to attract foreign investment.