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?
Han, CEO of virtual currency exchange Gate.io, officially announced his decision to enter the Japanese market at WebX2024.
The Supreme People's Court of China has listed the study of the disposal of virtual currencies involved in the case as a major judicial research topic in 2024.
RDX Works, the team behind Radix DeFi, has cut its workforce by 15% to reduce costs. CEO Piers Ridyard explained that this move is part of a broader strategy to refocus and strengthen the platform's future.
Indonesia is considering banning Bigo Live and Telegram due to their alleged involvement in spreading pornography and online gambling. Telegram's founder, Pavel Durov, is facing multiple legal charges, further complicating the platform's situation globally.
OpenSea, a large NFT exchange, confirmed that it had received a Wells notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, causing the BLUR and TNSR tokens to plunge in unison.
Sajie’s legal team said that they recently received an inquiry call from an old friend in the cryptocurrency circle, who said that he was suddenly restricted from leaving the country, so they wrote an article to explain in detail the reasons, inquiry paths and handling methods.
Donald Trump has rebranded his crypto platform to "World Liberty Financial," with his sons actively promoting the venture. This move, along with the launch of his fourth NFT collection, is part of a broader strategy to position the US as a global leader in cryptocurrency.
Plastic surgery didn’t stop South Korean police from arresting the leader of a crypto scam that defrauded investors of 16 billion won (USD 12 million). Despite his extreme makeover, the man was tracked down using surveillance footage, phone records, and internet searches.
Elon Musk and Tesla won a $258 billion lawsuit claiming Musk manipulated Dogecoin's price through tweets. The judge dismissed the case, ruling that Musk's statements were just "aspirational puffery" and not reliable financial advice.
Crypto.com has launched global retail services, allowing users to deposit and withdraw crypto in over 90 countries. The expansion, starting in the UAE, is supported by Standard Chartered and aims to make cryptocurrency transactions more accessible and secure.