Nasdaq-Listed BNC Becomes Largest Corporate Holder of Binance Coin After $160 Million BNB Purchase

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

Binance Founder CZ Is A Step Away From Surpassing Warren Buffett and Elon Musk As The Richest Man As The Altcoin Season Starts

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.

CZ's Family Office Builds Its First "BNB Treasury Company", Essential Bringing The Binance Ecosystem To Wall Street

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 to Riches? Ross Ulbricht’s Prison Belongings Go From Prison Shelf to Bitcoin Fortune in $1.8 Million Auction Amidst 300BTC Donation Buzz

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.

US SEC Withdraws Lawsuit Against Binance and Founder CZ ‘With Prejudice’—No Settlement, No Admission of Guilt

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 Makes History with First National Crypto Tourism System Supported by Binance

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.

Binance Pay Adopts USDC as Default Currency for Instant, Gas-Free Transactions

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.

Charitable CZ Fulfils Promise of 1,000 BNB Donation for Earthquake Aid in Thailand and Myanmar, Showcasing Blockchain’s Growing Humanitarian Role

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.

Binance Founder CZ Now Charges $631 for A Message, But You’ll Get a Response

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.

OpenAI Partners with South Korea's Tech Giant Kakao to Launch Korean-Language AI Assistant

OpenAI partnered with South Korea’s Kakao to integrate its AI into KakaoTalk and develop a Korean-language assistant. CEO Sam Altman also met with SoftBank, Samsung, and SK Hynix to discuss AI collaborations, including the Stargate data centre project.

FTX Creditors Set to Finally Receive Repayments After 3 Years of Waiting, First Payouts for Claims Under $50K Set for 18 February

FTX will begin repaying small creditors (claims under $50,000) in the Bahamas on February 18, 2025, with 9% annual interest on their claims. Creditors outside the Bahamas will receive their payouts starting by March 4, 2025.

Tether Integrates AI into Finance with “Tether Data,” an AI-Powered SDK Platform with Self-Custodial Tools

Tether expands beyond stablecoins with Tether Data, an AI-powered SDK integrating a voice assistant, AI translator, and Bitcoin wallet assistant. Announced by CEO Paolo Ardoino, it runs on a Bare JavaScript runtime to enhance crypto transactions and accessibility.

Google Removes Ban on AI for Weapons and Surveillance in New Policy Update

Google has removed its previous commitment not to use AI for weapons or surveillance from its updated AI principles. The company now emphasises AI's role in supporting national security, global growth, and collaboration with governments and organisations.

Australia Joins Growing List of Countries Banning DeepSeek AI Over Security Risks

Australia has banned the use of DeepSeek, a Chinese-developed AI chatbot, on government devices due to security concerns over privacy and malware risks. The decision follows similar actions by other countries and reflects growing caution about foreign technologies.

Anti-Crypto Elizabeth Warren’s Surprising Alignment with Pro-Crypto Donald Trump on Debanking Concerns: A Strategic Shift or Political Survival?

Senator Elizabeth Warren, a known crypto critic, has unexpectedly aligned with former President Donald Trump on debanking concerns, linking investigations to the recently dismantled Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Is this a tactical move to avoid backlash or a shift in her regulatory stance?

Catastrophic Ledger Outage Sends XRP Price Tumbling as Monthly Open Interest Nosedives: Will it Continue Bleeding Red?

XRP, linked to Ripple, was the biggest loser among the top ten cryptocurrencies on Wednesday after technical issues with the XRP Ledger. The key question: can it recover or will losses continue?

MicroStrategy Drops the ‘Micro,’ Goes All-In on Bitcoin With ‘Strategy’ Rebrand

MicroStrategy has rebranded to "Strategy" to reflect its focus on Bitcoin, moving away from its business analytics roots. Despite growing its Bitcoin holdings, the company reported a $670.8 million quarterly loss but remains optimistic about future growth.

AI Investment Scam Lands 24-Year-Old Singaporean Behind Bars for Defrauding 14 Victims of Over S$122K

Josh Zhuang Zihui, 24, was sentenced to one year and ten months in prison on 5 February after admitting to seven counts of fraud for scamming 14 victims out of over $122,000 with fake AI investment software.

Coinbase Executive's New Findings Suggest "Kraken May Know the True Identity of Satoshi Nakamoto"

A Coinbase executive analysed Bitcoin’s early transactions and found links between Satoshi Nakamoto’s wallets and a Canadian exchange. His research suggests Satoshi’s last on-chain activity was in 2014, and Kraken may hold data revealing their identity.