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 …
Crypto exchange Gemini has decided to exit the United Kingdom, European Union, and Australia, choosing instead to focus on the United States and Singapore. The move follows an internal strategy review in which the company said operating across multiple foreign markets had left it stretched thin, adding complexity and driving up compliance costs. While Gemini …
Kris Marszalek, the CEO and co-founder of Crypto.com, has made one of the boldest moves yet by a crypto executive stepping into artificial intelligence. In April 2025, Marszalek spent a staggering $70 million to acquire the ai.com domain, paying entirely in cryptocurrency. The deal is now the most expensive publicly disclosed domain purchase in history …
Binance’s Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU), created after the 2019 hack to protect customers, bought an additional 4,225 BTC worth about $300 million, bringing total holdings to 10,455 BTC valued at around $734 million. This purchase is part of a plan announced on January 30, 2026, to convert $1 billion in stablecoin reserves into …
Speculation around Pi Coin gained fresh momentum after Kraken added Pi Network to its 2026 asset listing roadmap. While the move does not confirm an imminent spot listing, it marks the first formal signal from a major U.S. exchange that Pi could be under consideration for broader market access. The update arrives at a critical …
Binance has boosted its Secure Asset Fund for Users by adding $233 million in Bitcoin, acquiring 3,600 BTC, and bringing total holdings to 6,230 BTC, worth approximately $404 million. This marks the third significant purchase in days, totaling nearly $430 million. The move is part of a strategy announced on January 30 to gradually convert …
Binance’s Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) has made another big move in its ongoing plan to shift its $1 billion emergency reserve from stablecoins into Bitcoin. The fund added 1,315 BTC worth about $100 million in its latest buy, boosting total two‑day accumulation to 2,630 Bitcoin valued at roughly $201 million. This purchase is …
Recently the prices across the altcoin market remain under pressure. Yet a major institutional catalyst has emerged for the top blue chips of the industry. Moscow Exchange’s plans to launch cash-settled futures for Solana, XRP, and TRX adds regulated exposure at a time of heightened volatility, reshaping how these assets are viewed within long-term market …
Solana-based decentralized exchange Jupiter is taking a significant step beyond token swaps by integrating Polymarket into its ecosystem. The move brings prediction markets to Solana through Jupiter for the first time, signaling a strategic shift toward building a more comprehensive on-chain financial platform. By adding event-based trading to its offerings, Jupiter is positioning itself as …
The U.S. Treasury has taken a decisive step into crypto enforcement, sanctioning two UK-registered exchanges for allegedly helping Iran evade long-standing U.S. sanctions. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) targeted Zedcex and Zedxion, accusing them of facilitating large-scale financial flows tied to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The move marks a major shift …
Binance is laying the groundwork for a serious push into South Korea, with plans to fully repay GoFi users in 2026 and then challenge the country’s dominant crypto exchanges. Speaking to The Block, Binance APAC head SB Seker said resolving the long-running GoFi restitution issue is the company’s top priority and a necessary step before …
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced major plans to convert its entire $1 billion to the Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) reserve from stablecoins into Bitcoin. This move highlights the exchange’s long-term confidence in Bitcoin and comes at a time when crypto markets remain highly volatile. Binance Converts $1B SAFU Fund to …
Binance has unveiled a new plan to reshape its $1 billion Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) by converting all of its stablecoin reserves into Bitcoin over the next 30 days. This move underscores its long-term confidence in BTC’s value. During this transition, Binance will continuously monitor the fund’s worth and add more Bitcoin if …
On January 28, 2026, at 14:30 UTC, Binance Futures will launch the TSLAUSDT Equity Perpetual Contract, allowing traders to follow Tesla Inc. stock (Nasdaq: TSLA) prices without owning the shares. The contract offers up to 5× leverage, enabling users to amplify potential gains or losses while trading. This addition expands Binance’s stock‑linked derivatives, giving crypto traders …
Binance has announced the launch of six new spot trading pairs starting January 27, 2026, at 08:30 UTC. The new pairs include BNB U, ETH U, KGST U, SOL U, TRX USD1, and USD1 U. Along with trading access, Binance will enable its Trading Bots service for these markets, allowing users to apply automated strategies. …
Binance Wallet (Web) has introduced three advanced AI-driven features aimed at improving on-chain research and trend discovery. “Social Hype” analyzes large-scale social media data to rank trending tokens across BSC, Solana, and Base. “Topic Rush” tracks capital inflows to classify narratives into Early, Rising, or Viral stages, helping users spot momentum sooner. The “AI Assistant” …
Binance will list Sentient (SENT) with a Seed Tag, indicating it is a higher-risk token that requires users to complete risk awareness steps before trading. Spot trading for SENT/USDT, SENT/USDC, and SENT/TRY will start on January 22, 2026, at 12:00 UTC. Deposits will open one hour after the announcement, while withdrawals will be available from …
The government of Bermuda, under Premier David Burt, has inked a strategic partnership with Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) and Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE: CRCL). The three entities unveiled the plan on Monday at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland to deploy digital asset infrastructure across the entire country’s economy “This …
Most foreign centralized cryptocurrency exchange (CEX) apps will soon become unavailable for download or updates on South Korea’s Google Play Store. The change follows a Google policy update that requires crypto exchanges and wallet providers to hold valid local licenses in the regions where they operate. As a result, only platforms registered as Virtual Asset …
KBC Group (Euronext Brussels: KBC) will begin offering crypto trading services on February 16, 2026. The second largest bank in Belgium, which has more than $300 billion in assets under management (AUM), is the first bank in the country to offer regulated crypto trading services. KBC Bank to Offer Crypto Trading Services Via Bolero Platform …
Argentine crypto exchange Lemon introduced a Bitcoin-backed Visa card, letting users access peso credit without selling BTC. By locking 0.01 BTC (~$960), customers receive 1 million pesos credit. The card will allow adjustments and stablecoin payments. This reflects growing crypto adoption in Argentina amid high inflation and ongoing distrust of traditional banks.
Binance will list United Stables (U) on January 13, 2026, at 08:00 UTC, opening spot trading for U/USDT and U/USDC. United Stables is a next‑generation stablecoin backed 1:1 by cash and major stablecoins, designed to unify fragmented liquidity across trading, DeFi, payments, and AI‑enabled systems on both BNB Smart Chain and Ethereum. It supports EIP‑3009 gasless …
The Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has announced the official launch of the Frontier Stable Token ($FRNT) on Wednesday, January 7, 2025. The FRNT stablecoin was launched by the Wyoming Stable Token Commission to catalyze the local economy through digital assets. The FRNT Token List on Kraken Via Solana Network The FRNT stablecoin was made available …
Major crypto exchanges are speeding up their global expansion in early 2026, focusing on clear regulations and access to fast-growing regional markets. Recent regulatory approvals secured by Crypto.com in the Cayman Islands and Gate Group in Dubai show how top platforms are expanding while working closely with local authorities. Crypto.com Gains Regulatory Approval in the …