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The relationship between Binance and FTX has long been one of the most debated rivalries in crypto. Now, Changpeng Zhao (CZ) is offering one of his most detailed public accounts yet. CZ describes how cooperation turned into competition well before FTX’s 2022 collapse. CZ Lifts the Curtain on Binance’s Secretive Break With FTX Speaking on the All-In Podcast, the former Binance CEO traced the relationship back to early 2019, when he first met Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), then running Alameda Research. “Uh, I think I first met him in January 2019 in one of the Singapore conferences Binance organized. I think…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Over the past two years, the Bitcoin ($BTC) ecosystem has witnessed a proliferation of “layer 2s” that have claimed to bring decentralized finance to the world’s oldest blockchain network. Despite the high hopes many Bitcoin enthusiasts held for these protocols, their results have fallen catastrophically short. Summary Most “Bitcoin L2s” aren’t L2s at all: They’re sidechains with bridges, new tokens, and weaker security models that don’t inherit Bitcoin’s base-layer guarantees. Token-first design is the real red flag:…

MSV Protocol and Imperium Labs are joining forces to fast-track the use of real-life assets in DeFi through this unprecedented collaboration. As traditional finance continues to converge with blockchain-based technologies, an entirely new frontier for integrating real-world assets into digital ledgers. Through this partnership, MSV Protocol will change how users’ access RWA’s using decentralized protocols to access both high-yield investments and physical infrastructure. The collaborations will be instrumental in reshaping the concept of “Real DeFi.” The Rise of On-Chain Infrastructure A key aspect of this partnership is the unique proposition offered by MSV Protocol: that it links real-world tangible assets…

Ethereum is trying to stabilize after weeks of heavy selling. The price is holding near the $1,950 zone, up around 6% from its recent low. At the same time, the biggest Ethereum whales have started accumulating aggressively. But short-term sellers and derivatives traders remain cautious, creating a growing tug-of-war around the next move. Biggest Ethereum Whales Accumulate as Bullish Divergence Stays Intact On-chain data shows that the largest Ethereum holders are positioning for a rebound. Since February 9, addresses holding between 1 million and 10 million $ETH have increased their holdings from around 5.17 million $ETH to nearly 6.27 million…

RAKBank is preparing to join the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE’s) fast-evolving stablecoin ecosystem after receiving in-principle approval on Wednesday from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) to issue a UAE dirham-backed payment token. In-principle approval means the CBUAE has agreed to RAKBank’s stablecoin plans subject to final regulatory and operational conditions, and the bank, already licensed and supervised by the CBUAE, must satisfy those before any live issuance. In a Wednesday press release shared with Cointelegraph, the bank said the forthcoming stablecoin will be fully backed 1:1 by dirhams held in segregated, regulated accounts and governed by…

Chris Giancarlo, former chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), made critical statements regarding the future of cryptocurrencies. According to Giancarlo, Bitcoin’s ability to reach its full potential depends more on the legislative process than on executive decisions. Former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo, known as “Crypto Dad” within the crypto community, discussed US digital asset policy and the future of the sector on Anthony Pompliano’s podcast. Giancarlo argued that the most important step politicians need to take for the Bitcoin and crypto ecosystem to “take off” is to legislate a legal framework. Giancarlo noted that the team during…

Binance is forcefully rejecting allegations that its internal investigators uncovered more than $1 billion in Iran-linked transactions and were subsequently dismissed. The pushback escalates tensions between the world’s largest crypto exchange and sections of the financial press. Binance Rejects Allegations and Defends Compliance Record The controversy stems from a February 13 investigative report by Fortune, which alleged that compliance investigators identified over $1 billion in transactions tied to Iranian entities between March 2024 and August 2025. The transfers reportedly involved Tether ($USDT) on the Tron blockchain, an ecosystem frequently scrutinized by regulators for sanctions-related activity. According to the report, at…

China’s State Council, the country’s central executive authority, has proposed integrating blockchain technology to enable full-chain verification of green electricity across its production and consumption lifecycle. The policy forms part of a broader effort to build a unified national power market by 2030. The directive has called for full-chain certification of renewable energy using distributed ledger systems, strengthening traceability for green power usage. Officials are also examining pathways to incorporate green certificates into carbon emission accounting, potentially tightening the link between clean energy consumption and climate targets. Under the plan, market-based electricity transactions would account for roughly 70% of total…

Tomasz Stańczak, co-executive director of the Ethereum Foundation (EF), announced today he will step down from his leadership role at the end of February 2026, marking a notable shift in the organization’s executive team. Stańczak, who has co-led the foundation alongside Hsiao-Wei Wang since early 2025, said in a blog post that he believes the foundation and the broader Ethereum ecosystem are “in a healthy state” as he prepares to hand over the reins to Bastian Aue, who will take the co-executive director role alongside Wang. Stańczak’s tenure began at a turbulent time for the EF. He was brought aboard…

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) added 1 tonne of gold in December 2025. This brings its total gold purchases for 2025 to almost 27 tonnes. Now along with this latest purchase, China’s total reserves is now at 2,306 tonnes. China has consistently been adding up to its gold holdings over the past 10 years. The move shows the country’s plan to diversify its reserves and be safe from any sudden financial risks. Steady Gold Accumulation This 1-tonne purchase in December might look small at first. But it is part of a consistent pattern, and throughout 2025, the PBOC has…