Speculation is heating up that Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the founder of Binance, could be preparing for a dramatic return to the exchange he was forced to leave nearly two years ago.
XingChiWindtree is being delisted from Nasdaq after its share price crashed below the required $1 level. The company’s shift from biotech to holding BNB tokens failed to win investor trust, wiping out nearly all its value.
AnaisBNC, a company listed on Nasdaq, purchased 200,000 Binance Coins for $160 million and aims to raise up to $1.25 billion to increase its BNB holdings. This reflects a rising trend of firms investing in BNB as part of their corporate crypto portfolios.
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Jason RiggsChangpeng "CZ" Zhao has broken through into the top echelons of the world’s wealthiest individuals, with his net worth reaching an estimated $75 billion following BNB’s new all-time high of $857.18.
XingChiBinance Changpeng Zhao's family office, YZi Labs, is making a significant move by supporting an investment company to go public in the U.S.
XingChiSilk Road founder Ross Ulbricht has resurfaced as a polarising crypto figure, raising $1.8 million in Bitcoin by auctioning prison memorabilia. Days later, he received a surprise 300 BTC donation worth $31 million—reigniting debate over whether this support reflects alignment with his ideals or raises ethical concerns in today’s crypto culture.
CatherineThe SEC dropped its lawsuit against Binance after nearly three years of legal action over alleged securities violations. The case was closed as the new SEC leadership began easing its stance on crypto regulation.
WeatherlyBhutan has launched the world’s first national crypto tourism payment system, letting visitors pay for everything from flights to local goods using digital currencies like Bitcoin and BNB. The system, built with Binance Pay and DK Bank, helps local businesses—especially in remote areas—accept crypto payments easily.
AnaisUSDC is now the default currency on Binance Pay, making it easier for users to send and receive money instantly with zero gas fees. This update simplifies payments for both individuals and businesses, offering fast, low-cost transactions using a stable digital dollar.delays or extra costs.
AnaisOpenAI's new SearchGPT combines AI with real-time web data to provide quick, accurate answers with source links. Currently in prototype testing, it aims to make finding information faster and more efficient, challenging Google's dominance and adding to the evolving AI search competition.
AnaisUsual, the RWA stablecoin protocol, announced the public launch of its mainnet with its native stablecoin, USD0, on 10 July. Since then, USD0's market cap has surged from $74.5 million to almost $130 million, placing it among the top 15 stablecoins.
CatherineOptopia is an AI-driven Layer 2 network that simplifies blockchain use by offering low fees and fast transactions, integrating seamlessly with Ethereum. Its innovative approach includes creating "intents" for AI agents to execute and using its $OPAI token to reward users, developers, and AI participants.
WeatherlyTrump outlined his crypto policies at the Bitcoin 2024 Conference, including creating a national Bitcoin stockpile; dismissing SEC Chair Gary Gensler; dissing Kamala Harris; pledging to commute the sentence of Silk Road’s Founder; and more. BTC price boomed but is now nearing $70,000, just 6% from its ATH.
KikyoElon Musk’s social media platform X is facing criticism for using user data to train its AI chatbot, Grok, without proper consent, potentially violating privacy laws. X is now allowing users to opt out of this data collection, though concerns remain about past data usage.
AnaisSupported by Binance Labs and 20+ global investors, Bracket Labs is launching their Liquid Staked DeFi platform in three phases. Phase I, starting 31 July, will allow users to stake LSTs and LRTs into escrow, marking the first step toward full deployment.
CatherinePudgy Penguins' Igloo has raised $11 million to launch Cube Labs and build Abstract, a Layer 2 Ethereum blockchain using advanced zero-knowledge cryptography for fast and cheap transactions. Abstract aims to combine Pudgy Penguins' successful growth strategy with robust technology to make blockchain more accessible and mainstream.
AnaisAuthorities in Kyiv, Ukraine, have arrested four men for allegedly kidnapping and murdering a 29-year-old foreign Bitcoiner for $170,000 worth of BTC. They face potential life imprisonment if convicted.
KikyoCanva's acquisition of Leonardo.ai boosts its AI-powered design capabilities, challenging Adobe's dominance in the creative software market. This move enhances Canva's accessibility and innovation, empowering everyday users to create professional visuals quickly and efficiently.
WeatherlyCysic's Incentivised Testnet Phase 1 and Points System are now live. As a verifier, you can contribute to real ZK projects and start earning points, which will convert into mainnet tokens when the mainnet of the Cysic network goes live in early 2025.
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