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?
Following a social media breach, SEC Chairman Gary Gensler reaffirmed the agency's commitment to cybersecurity, emphasizing swift action, collaboration with law enforcement, and ongoing efforts to strengthen digital defenses.
South Korea enacts stricter crypto regulations, including life sentences for major crimes, to enhance investor protection and ensure market integrity through increased oversight and business compliance.
PlayDapp, a Web3 gaming platform, suffered a $31 million cyber attack, with immediate actions taken to secure assets and efforts made to engage with the hacker for asset recovery.
Solana Mobile's Chapter 2 phone, launched with a Preorder Token incentive, aims to boost demand by leveraging digital asset airdrops, surpassing Saga phone's first-year sales.
The Apple Vision Pro excludes adult content due to Apple's policies, sparking user disappointment and efforts to find workarounds, despite technical limitations.
Arbitrum leads Ethereum's L2 scaling and DeFi sectors, facing competition from zkSync Era. The upcoming Dencun upgrade aims to reduce fees, boosting its dominance despite ARB's market fluctuations.
Prominent authors sued OpenAI for copyright infringement by ChatGPT, highlighting legal, ethical, and technological debates on AI's use of copyrighted material and the need for balanced innovation and rights protection.
Goldman Sachs was fined $512,500 by FINRA for failing to monitor trading activities properly, leading to missed alerts on potential market manipulation from 2009 to 2023.
January saw a 10.8% increase in crypto venture investments, with $650 million raised across sectors, highlighting sustained investor confidence and a growing interest in infrastructure, DeFi, and NFT/GameFi projects.
Com2uS partners with Oasys to introduce Web3 gaming in Japan, aiming to launch innovative titles like "Summoners War: Chronicle" and "The Walking Dead: All Stars" leveraging blockchain technology. This collaboration signals a significant shift in the gaming industry, highlighting the potential for decentralized gaming experiences and player ownership.