Crypto Treasury Firms Go on $8B Buying Spree in Historic Week

Changpeng "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.
Binance Changpeng Zhao's family office, YZi Labs, is making a significant move by supporting an investment company to go public in the U.S.
Silk 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.
The 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.
Bhutan 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.
USDC 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.
Crypto donations in 2025 are expected to hit $2.5 billion, fuelled by digital wealth and better regulations. Binance co-founder CZ’s 1,000 BNB donation to Myanmar and Thailand’s earthquake relief highlights crypto’s rising role in global aid.
CZ launched "Pay to Reach" on ReachMe.io, letting users pay in BNB to message him with a guaranteed reply. Due to overwhelming spam, he raised the price from 0.04 BNB to 1 BNB, aiming for only 10 messages per day.
Trump’s trade war spurred a market downturn, wiping out billions in a day. Bitcoin fell below $85,000, Ethereum dropped 11%, and crypto lost $500 billion, erasing gains from his US Crypto Reserve announcement. Is this a brief dip or a deeper decline?
Brian Kelly foresees a sustained 12-18 month bull market in cryptocurrencies, emphasizing market breadth, the emergence of players like Polkadot and Solana, and tangible developments in the ecosystem. He discusses the potential sell-off following SEC approval of Bitcoin ETFs but remains optimistic about Bitcoin's recovery. Kelly anticipates increased demand with modest allocations in investment portfolios, contributing to the market's long-term growth. Objective Ending: While optimistic, uncertainties persist in the short term, warranting cautious observation of the cryptocurrency market's evolving dynamics.
The focus of the meeting will be with the New Democrat Coalition, a caucus founded in 1997 and boasting approximately 100 members. This caucus is known for its dedication to pro-economic growth, pro-innovation, and fiscally responsible policies.
Nod of approval to Ethereum (ETH) creator Vitalik Buterin’s idea for how exchanges can maintain transparency for their customers.
BTC price slides back below its 200-week moving average as analysts stress the importance of staying above $22,800 for bullish momentum to continue.
Alex Tapscott’s new book breaks down key DeFi concepts for business leaders.
A report that argued for decentralized models to help scale Bitcoin eventually became the basis for the book proposal.
Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky wasn’t trying to leave the U.S. last week but has continued to work on recovering liquidity and operations, the company has claimed.
Instead of creating an entirely new agency to create a single framework for digital assets, Brian Brooks recommends that regulators treat cryptocurrencies in essentially the same way as traditional financial institutions.
"There was a tremendous amount of interest activity experimentation happening in the (crypto) space, but not a tremendous amount of adoption from real use cases," said Zinder.
Prominent crypto figure Alex Saunders has come back from months of being inactive on social media to issue a public apology for his actions last year.