Binance has unveiled a major update to its Spot Altcoin Liquidity Enhancement Program, effective April 6, 2026, at 00:00 UTC. The expansion increases the number of eligible trading pairs from 20 to 40, making it easier for traders and liquidity providers to support more altcoin markets. One notable addition is the XAUT/USDT pair, aimed at …
Changpeng Zhao said quantum computing is not a major threat to crypto, stressing blockchain systems can upgrade and adopt post-quantum security. His comments come as Google research warns future quantum machines could crack Bitcoin keys within minutes, enabling mempool attacks. Experts are urging rapid migration to quantum-resistant cryptography, though large-scale quantum risks are still considered …
South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, Upbit, is set to list Sky Protocol (SKY) and USDS (USDS), expanding trading options for users. The exchange will support both KRW and USDT trading pairs. SKY serves as the governance token of the Sky ecosystem, giving holders a role in protocol decisions. USDS is a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin designed …
Binance Wallet is introducing a new feature that will allow users to access prediction markets directly from the wallet. The feature will work by connecting to external platforms, with Predict Fun serving as the first main provider. Predict Fun is a decentralized prediction protocol built on the BNB Smart Chain. This step reflects Binance’s strategy …
Binance will unveil 24/7 perpetual futures trading in WTI crude (CLUSDT), Brent crude (BZUSDT), and natural gas (NATGASUSDT) on April 1. The three contracts, all USD-margined and settled in USDT, will each have up to 100x leverage. The first two will represent 1,000 barrels of crude oil each, while the last will represent 10,000 MMBtu …
Binance will list Tether Gold (XAUt) on March 26, 2026, at 13:30 UTC, with a Seed Tag applied. New spot pairs include XAUt/USDT, XAUt/BTC, XAUt/U, XAUt/USDC, and XAUt/TRY. Users can begin depositing XAUt one hour before trading starts, while withdrawals will open on March 27 at 13:30 UTC, expanding access to tokenized gold trading.
Binance will stop margin trading support for 14 major cryptocurrency pairs, including XRP/BNB, AVAX/ETH, ATOM/BTC, and Ethereum Classic/BTC. Borrowing for these pairs will be suspended soon, with all positions fully closed by March 27. Users are urged to exit trades before the deadline. Any remaining positions will be automatically closed at market price, which may …
The Pi Network rumour mill never really stops. But this week it is spinning faster than usual, and there is an actual reason for it. A token called SIREN just blew past a $1.2 billion market cap almost immediately after getting listed on Binance-linked platforms, according to CoinGecko data. That one data point was all …
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, teased its upcoming AI Pro tool on March 23, 2026, following recent AI features for trading and wallet analysis. The announcement sparked excitement and speculation, with the community guessing it could offer advanced analytics or automated trading bots. Memes and low-cap coins referencing “BAE” also appeared. Binance urged caution, …
The crypto shakeout is getting real, and the biggest AI giant, Gemini, is right in the middle of it. According to a Bloomberg report, the Winklevoss-led exchange has slashed nearly 30% of its workforce in 2026, as it leans heavily into AI while battling falling market share and deep losses. Streamlining Operations This reduction comes …
Ether.fi’s ETHFI token has been added to South Korea’s largest crypto exchange with a new ETHFI/KRW pair, giving it direct access to a massive retail market. Trading started on March 19 at 12:30 PM KST. ETHFI was already available in BTC and USDT pairs on Upbit, but KRW pairs usually bring in much higher activity. …
Binance has revealed it will discontinue trading and delist eight digital assets from its exchange on April 1, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to streamline listings and focus on higher-performing projects. The tokens affected include Arena-Z (A2Z), Ampleforth Governance Token (FORTH), Hooked Protocol (HOOK), IDEX (IDEX), Loopring (LRC), Neutron (NTRN), Radiant Capital (RDNT), and …
Binance has announced it will delist several tokens from its platform, including A2Z, FORTH, HOOK, IDEX, LRC, NTRN, RDNT, and SXP. Spot trading for these tokens will end on April 1, 2026, at 03:00 UTC, and all open orders will be automatically removed. Futures positions will be closed earlier on March 24. Users are advised …
Vietnam, ranked 4th in global crypto use with over $200 billion in yearly trading, is planning a big change in its crypto rules. Authorities are planning to ban users from trading on foreign platforms like Binance and OKX. The government’s goal is to build a local crypto market while tightening control over capital flows. Vietnam …
Something strange is happening with USDT, and it’s not the kind of shift traders and investors usually celebrate. On the surface, Ethereum’s USDT activity looks vibrant. Active addresses recently surged to 340,000, a level that normally screams strong network engagement. But digging a little deeper and the story changes fast. This isn’t a speculative frenzy. …
A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) linked to the crypto exchange Kraken is exploring potential deals with crypto-native firms valued between $2 billion and $10 billion. The move highlights growing interest from Wall Street in companies connected to digital assets and blockchain infrastructure. KRAK Acquisition Begins Search After $345M IPO The SPAC, KRAK Acquisition Corp., …
Binance said it will add Monitoring Tags to eight tokens, ATA, A2Z, FIO, GTC, NTRN, PHB, QI, and RDNT, starting March 13, 2026. Tokens with these tags have shown higher volatility and risk than regular listings, so Binance will watch them more closely and may remove them if they don’t meet standards. To keep trading …
Binance has removed 21 tokens from its Binance Alpha spotlight after they did not pass updated reviews on project development, transparency, team progress, or risk metrics. The cleanup, effective March 12, 2026 at 12:00 UTC, included assets like MIRROR, SHARDS, and FST. Binance Alpha, launched in late 2024 within the Binance Wallet to showcase Web3 …
Binance has filed a lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over a February 23 report alleging the exchange stopped investigating $1.7 billion in crypto flows linked to Iran-connected networks after Donald Trump pardoned founder Changpeng Zhao. Binance strongly denies the claims, saying it continued the probe, removed related accounts, and shared corrections before publication. The …
Decentralized derivatives platform Aster DEX has officially confirmed that it will delist the OWLUSDT perpetual contract, urging traders to close their positions before the removal deadline. According to the platform’s latest announcement, the Owlto Finance /USDT trading pair will soon be removed as part of a scheduled delisting process. The move primarily affects traders currently …
Ripple Prime Opens the Door to Coinbase Derivatives Ripple is pushing deeper into institutional markets by integrating derivatives trading from Coinbase directly into its Ripple Prime platform, as per reports. The move allows institutional clients to access Coinbase’s full range of crypto derivatives contracts while keeping clearing, financing, and risk management within Ripple’s brokerage framework. …
The cryptocurrency industry has reached an important moment after crypto exchange Kraken secured access to a Federal Reserve master account, marking the first time a digital asset company has achieved such integration with the U.S. central banking system. According to Jonathan Jachym, Kraken’s Global Head of Policy and Market Structure, the approval represents more than …
Crypto exchange OKX will introduce USDT‑settled perpetual futures for selected U.S. equities on March 4, 2026, available through its web platform, mobile app, and API in supported jurisdictions. These 24/7 contracts carry leverage from 0.01x to 5x, letting traders speculate on price moves without owning shares. Initial listings include major tech names like NVDA, MU, SNDK, …
Binance Exchange plans to secure five additional regulatory licenses in Asia this year as it expands its presence in the region’s growing cryptocurrency market. SB Seker, Binance’s head of Asia-Pacific, shared the plan during an interview with Nikkei Asia in Tokyo. “We have five more planned for this year in Asia,” Seker said. The approvals …
Binance plans to acquire five more regulatory licenses in Asia this year as it expands its presence in the region’s fast-growing crypto market. The exchange already holds approvals in Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, and Thailand, with South Korea expected to join after its planned acquisition of Gopax. Asia-Pacific remains a key market for …
A spokesperson from the White House has confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump will offer no clemency to Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the founder and former CEO of the now-defunct FTX cryptocurrency exchange. The spokesperson added that Trump is the sole decider on a mercy release, and he is firmly rooted in granting no pardon to …
Coinbase has rolled out a new lending facility that allows U.S. customers to borrow up to $100,000 in USD Coin against holdings in XRP, Dogecoin (DOGE), Cardano (ADA), and Litecoin (LTC). The move significantly expands Coinbase’s crypto-backed lending services beyond bitcoin and ether, bringing some of the most widely held altcoins into its borrowing ecosystem. …
Crypto exchange Binance has denied claims that it processed more than $1 billion in transactions linked to Iranian entities. The company also rejected allegations that it fired employees who raised compliance concerns. The record must be clear. No sanctions violations were found, no investigators were fired for raising concerns, and Binance continues to meet its …
Binance has completed a major treasury shift by converting its entire $1 billion Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) into Bitcoin. The exchange purchased 4,545 BTC in its final transaction, bringing the total SAFU holdings to 15,000 BTC. At a Bitcoin price of $67,000, the reserve is worth just over $1 billion. With this move, …
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has sold more than $550 million worth of company shares over the past year, according to publicly available data. Figures highlighted by VanEck’s Head of Digital Assets Research, Matthew Sigel, show Armstrong sold over 1.5 million Coinbase (COIN) shares between April 2025 and January 2026. Key Share Sales Details Total shares …