Trump’s pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao ends a year-long authorized saga and indicators a friendlier stance on crypto regulation. The choice follows in depth lobbying and comes amid rising hyperlinks between Binance and the Trump household’s crypto enterprise. Lawmakers from each events have criticised the transfer, warning it dangersContinue Reading
Warren, Hirono, and Blumenthal press the DOJ for answers on Binance’s compliance with its 2023 settlement. Senators raise concerns over Trump family’s Binance ties and possible removal of compliance monitor. Lawmakers request that the DOJ deliver substantive answers about Binance’s obligations by 1 October 2025. US Senator Elizabeth Warren andContinue Reading
Eric Trump has refuted claims made by the New York Times that the United Arab Emirates was provided access to advanced computer chips in return for a deal involving the Trump-owned stablecoin USD1. In May, it was revealed that UAE-founded investment firm MGX invested US$2 billion worth of Trump-owned USD1Continue Reading
Binance and Franklin Templeton team up to create institutional-grade digital asset products for global investors. The collaboration merges Franklin Templeton’s tokenisation expertise with Binance’s extensive trading infrastructure. Goals include improving settlement efficiency, transparency, portfolio management, and capital market accessibility. Binance and Franklin Templeton have announced a strategic partnership to developContinue Reading
World Liberty Financial’s WLFI token debuted with 25% of supply unlocked, valuing the project above US$30B. Trading volumes exceeded US$2.5B, boosted by Binance and other exchange listings. Early sell pressure pushed WLFI down 12%, leaving a market cap of nearly US$7B. World Liberty Financial launched its WLFI token on 1Continue Reading
Binance has appointed SB Seker as its new head of Asia-Pacific operations, tasking him with strengthening regulatory relations and driving strategic growth in the region. Seker’s appointment comes amid significant regulatory pressure on the exchange, including an order from AUSTRAC for an external audit of its Australian subsidiary due toContinue Reading
An OG Bitcoin whale transferred 750 BTC, valued at around US$83 million, to Binance on August 27 sparking speculation they’re looking to take profits. The whale first acquired their bag of 5,000 BTC in 2013 at an average price of US$332. They’re now believed to have sold 1,750 BTC forContinue Reading
PRESS RELEASE. Binance is a curious company. the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, it also has no official headquarters and operates outside regulatory control. But that may not stop its step. Binance.US raised funding at a $4.5bn valuation this month, providing a new case for Binance enthusiasts. Today, they can shareContinue Reading
Binance’s Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has said the exchange supports the proposal to compensate retail LUNA users ahead of larger investors. He also said the LUNA tokens received by Binance in exchange for a $3 million investment in Terra have not been sold or moved. Binance’s LUNA Tokens Not Sold AfterContinue Reading
After the collapse of Terra’s once-stable coin terrausd (UST), a number of people wondered where the Luna Foundation Guard’s (LFG) bitcoin went, as the funds were supposed to be used to defend the UST’s $1 parity. On Friday, the blockchain intelligence and analytics firm, Elliptic, published a blog post thatContinue Reading
