Binance Faces Setback as Key Banking Partner Withdraws Support

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.

Crypto Market Faces Historic Crash as President Donald Trump’s Tariffs Kick Off, Industry Experts Brace for More Crypto Losses

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?

President Trump Seeks More Aggressive D.O.G.E Cuts from Elon Musk Including Enforcing In-Office Mandate & Weekly Reports

President Trump is urging Elon Musk to take a more aggressive stance on government inefficiencies, praising his success with D.O.G.E. Under Musk’s implementation of Trump’s mandate, federal job cuts and increased accountability are on the horizon.

Telegram-Linked Smugglers Arrested for Crypto-Fueled Narcotics Operation in Korea

Two young smugglers were arrested in Busan for trafficking over 7kg of drugs, including marijuana, after being recruited by a drug lord via a Telegram channel. The drug lord used cryptocurrency payments to avoid detection and instructed the smugglers through encrypted messages.

Sam Bankman-Fried Makes Comeback on Twitter with Pro-D.O.G.E. Tweet Amidst FTX Token’s Short-Lived Rally: A Move for Presidential Clemency?

SBF tweeted from prison, commenting on layoffs and aligning with D.O.G.E. policies, referencing Trump’s worker firings. His post sparked a Crypto Twitter storm, with many questioning how he tweeted and mocking his attempt to stay relevant. Though unrelated to FTX, the tweet briefly boosted FTT’s value. Could this be SBF's bid for a pardon?

Michael Saylor’s $81T Bitcoin Reserve Plan: A Solution for America’s $36.2T Debt?

Michael Saylor proposed a Bitcoin reserve strategy to help reduce the U.S. national debt, suggesting the government acquire 20% of Bitcoin’s total supply. His plan includes regulatory changes to encourage digital asset innovation and reduce compliance costs for issuers.

Upbit Faces 3-Month Suspension After KYC and AML Violations by South Korean Authorities

Upbit, South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, faces a three-month suspension for regulatory violations, including failure to meet anti-money laundering and KYC standards. The suspension, affecting new users, follows an investigation that revealed over 44,000 AML breaches and poor customer verification practices.

Thailand Sees Unprecedented Rise in Scam Calls Before Cyber Fraud Crackdown

Thailand has seen a histroic rise in scam calls and SMS fraud, totalling 168 million in 2024 compared to the year prior. This surge prompted authorities to intensify their crackdown on cyber fraud operations across Southeast Asia.

Chainflip Network Upgrades to Prevent Bybit Hacker Laundering via Protocol

Chainflip introduced an upgrade to block illicit funds linked to the Bybit hack, protecting its platform and liquidity providers. The protocol now uses enhanced screening tools to prevent hackers from using its services to launder stolen assets.

Hamster Kombat Rolls Out Hamster Network, its Layer-2 blockchain Built on TON, and HamsterVerse: Will This Expansion Revive its Past Hype?

Hamster Kombat launches Hamster Network, a gaming-focused Layer-2 blockchain on TON, offering scalable, low-cost Web3 gaming infrastructure. Built on TON’s secure Layer-1, it supports dApps, a wallet, bridge, and DEX. Can this expansion revive its past hype and sustain relevance?

Bybit Seeks Justice for $1.4 Billion Ethereum Theft, Wages War on Lazarus Group Amidst Crowdsourced Fund-Freezing Efforts

Bybit has launched a website to track wallet addresses linked to the Lazarus Group after hackers stole over $1.4 billion in crypto. The exchange is offering a 5% reward from frozen assets to users who help identify and freeze stolen funds. Will this crowdsourced effort succeed or fall short?

Anthropic’s Claude AI Plays Pokémon Red, Wins Gym Battles Live on Twitch

Claude 3.7 Sonnet, an AI model from Anthropic, is playing "Pokémon Red" live on Twitch, overcoming challenges and making strategic decisions. Unlike earlier versions, it has successfully defeated three Gym Leaders, showing significant progress in AI's ability to solve problems and adapt to new situations.