Binance received nearly $6 billion in stablecoin deposits during March and April, including $3.5 billion in April alone. This happened even as global tensions and inflation fears created uncertainty in financial markets. The inflow shows that many traders are moving money back to the exchange, likely preparing to buy crypto assets again. Earlier months had …
Binance listed RAVE. A few days ago, the token crashed 95%, wiping out billions in market cap, triggering manipulation allegations from ZachXBT and forcing exchange investigations. The same exchange has still not listed Pi Network, a project with 18 million KYC-verified users, a functioning mainnet, and institutional-grade identity infrastructure. The contrast has not gone unnoticed, …
A cyberattack on Grinex, a Kyrgyzstan-based cryptocurrency exchange under US sanctions, has exposed what investigators describe as a shadow financial network used to circumvent Western restrictions on Russia. The firm said the hackers stole approximately $15 million from Grinex in an attack that also appears to have hit TokenSpot, a closely linked platform. Both exchanges …
Kraken’s Chief Security Officer went public with something most exchanges would bury. Nick Percoco shared a detailed X post explaining why Kraken is currently dealing with an extortion attempt, and what actually happened behind the scenes. Percoco revealed that a criminal group was threatening to leak videos of Kraken’s internal systems to the media unless …
Upbit, South Korea’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, announced it will list Canton (CC) on its KRW, BTC, and USDT markets, with live trading scheduled to begin on April 14 (KST). The exchange confirmed that deposits and withdrawals will be supported only through the CC-Canton network, aligning with best practice on-chain settlement. To help …
Kraken exchange has posted a security update, saying that insiders recorded client data and are now demanding a ransom for it. According to the firm’s Chief Security Officer (CSO), the case comprises two incidents that occurred between February 2025 and early this year. In the first incident, the criminal group threatened to release videos of …
Binance is relocating employees from the UAE to Hong Kong, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, and Bangkok after escalating war-related disruptions in the region. The exchange has offered four relocation options as safety concerns grow following missile and drone strikes affecting parts of Dubai. Binance, which employs over 1,000 staff in the UAE and operates under a …
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, …