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November 4, 2025 @ 1:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A legal representative for US Senator Elizabeth Warren is now defending a social media post in which the lawmaker alleged that “corruption” somehow led to the October 23, 2025 presidential pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao or “CZ”. A lawyer said to be representing Zhao… Read More

November 2, 2025 @ 2:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance founder and former CEO of the crypto exchange, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao is considering a lawsuit against US Senator Elizabeth Warren for alleged defamation, potentially further escalating an argument that was made following the crypto billionaire’s residential pardon. The development has surfaced after the Massachusetts… Read More

October 28, 2025 @ 9:32 am By JD Alois  |  

In recent days, Senator Elizabeth Warren took to X to criticize President Trump’s decision to pardon Changpeng “CZ” Zhou, Binance founder and former CEO. Senator Warren is a longtime critic of digital assets and financial services firms in general. She sits on the key Senate… Read More

October 23, 2025 @ 3:03 pm By JD Alois  |  

President Trump exercised his authority to grant clemency today, issuing a pardon to Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao. The possibility of a pardon was rumored earlier this month. Via X, Binance issued the following statement: “Incredible news of CZ’s pardon today! Thank… Read More

October 14, 2025 @ 11:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Authorities in South Korean have again commenced their ongoing review of Binance‘s planned acquisition of local digital currency exchange Gopax following a delay of more than two years. This, according to an update from Newsis. The move suggests that Binance, which remains the largest digital… Read More

October 13, 2025 @ 11:59 am By JD Alois  |  

Last week, Ethena Labs saw its stablecoins (USDe and USDtb) experience significant volatility. The vector for the event appears to be a combination of President Trump’s declaration of additional tariffs on China and the liquidation of crypto on Binance. On October 12, Binance confirmed a… Read More

October 12, 2025 @ 4:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ongoing discussions at the White House regarding US President Donald Trump potentially pardoning Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao might actually be progressing, as per a recent report. Individuals that are close to Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao or “CZ” are now claiming that discussions at the White… Read More

October 12, 2025 @ 4:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tax authorities in India are said to be investigating over 400 high-net-worth individuals that are using crypto exchange Binance. These accounts are being suspected of attempting to bypass India’s high taxes on crypto transactions, a report from The Economic Times has claimed. The traders could… Read More

October 9, 2025 @ 10:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Japan is one of the world’s largest digital economies, and the demand for integrations between traditional finance and digital assets continues to grow at a steady. To unlock this potential, Binance Japan and PayPay have entered into a capital and business alliance that will aim… Read More

October 5, 2025 @ 3:40 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Thailand has the ingredients to develop into a regional centre for digital assets, according to Binance, which cited regulatory clarity, relatively high public awareness and supportive macroeconomic conditions as the key pillars for growth. S. B. Seker, the exchange’s newly appointed Asia-Pacific head, told local… Read More

September 29, 2025 @ 12:12 pm By JD Alois  |  

Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, will be entering the crypto-as-a-service business, according to a company statement. Binance processes around $20 billion in crypto trading each day. Binance says its new white-label solution will help traditional finance services firms to offer crypto… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 6:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move that indicates confidence in decentralized finance, YZi Labs—the family investment vehicle established by Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao and his former colleague Yi He—has significantly amplified its commitment to Ethena Labs. This development arrives just as Ethena’s flagship product, the synthetic stablecoin… Read More

September 14, 2025 @ 5:36 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, and Franklin Templeton, a global investment provider with $1.6 trillion in assets under management, announced a collaboration to build digital asset initiatives and solutions tailored for a broad range of investors. The firms will explore… Read More

September 4, 2025 @ 2:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm Binance has unveiled Medá, a new Fintech entity in Mexico, marking a significant step in its Latin American expansion. Backed by a $53 million investment over the next four years, Medá is set to transform the financial ecosystem by offering cost-effective digital… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 4:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency market continues to witness significant developments, with institutional players, individual whales, and academic institutions making key moves. From substantial Bitcoin acquisitions by global companies, Ethereum purchases by individual digital assets holders, to strategic, compliance-focused leadership changes at crypto exchanges, the landscape is evolving… Read More

August 26, 2025 @ 11:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (Austrac) has taken decisive action against Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange in terms of trading volume and scope of operations, by ordering its Australian operations to undergo an external audit. The directive stems from what Austrac describes… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 11:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance and a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency industry, is seeking to have a $1.76 billion lawsuit filed by the FTX trust thrown out, arguing that the claims lack merit and the U.S. court has no authority over the matter…. Read More

July 27, 2025 @ 2:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) has announced a collaboration with crypto exchange Binance. Circle is an issuer of stablecoins including USDC. The two firms aim to meet the “demand for tokenized Real-World Assets among Binance’s institutional clients.” As part of this effort, Binance institutional customers… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 1:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin has once again exceeded expectations, soaring to an all-time high (ATH) of over $123,000 in July 2025, a key milestone in its 16-year journey. This surge, which saw Bitcoin climb 66% since its April 2025 low, has sparked  discussion about the forces driving this… Read More

July 13, 2025 @ 2:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, unveiled Sharia Earn, a multi-token staking platform designed to align with Islamic financial principles. This initiative marks Binance’s first formal entry into the Islamic finance sector, a market valued at over $4 trillion globally, and represents… Read More