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Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has said he owns no $TRUMP meme coins and is not associated with the token. Zhao made this clarification during a podcast interview, in an effort to stay clear of the US sociopolitical ecosystem following unverified rumors alleging close links with President Donald Trump. Zhao acknowledged hearing so much about the TRUMP coin, noting that many link the meme asset to the US president. However, some crypto community members do not believe Trump owns the mem coin, despite a proposed upcoming dinner for the top $TRUMP coin holders, scheduled later this month. Related: TRUMP…

GRVT co-founder Hong Yea left behind a rising executive career at Goldman Sachs to launch a hybrid crypto exchange as the market collapsed. Four months after the mainnet, it has processed over $5 billion in volume. Yea tells BeInCrypto how his Wall Street roots helped engineer a decentralized trading powerhouse. A Leap of Conviction in a Market on Fire When Hong Yea left a decade-long career at Goldman Sachs, where he had risen to executive director, crypto markets were in freefall. It was late 2022, and FTX had just collapsed. Confidence in centralized platforms had evaporated. But for Yea, the…

A break through the critical resistance level that XRP is teasing could serve as the impetus for a long-awaited rally. On the daily chart, XRP is currently testing the 100 EMA, which has historically been a significant turning point for the asset. It is currently trading at about $2.18. It is the context that makes this test so crucial. XRP recently found strong support close to the $2 mark after bouncing off the 200 EMA. Having held up several times in the past, this support zone essentially lays the groundwork for the asset to recover. XRP is now aiming for…

Ethereum is in the spotlight again, and this time it’s not about price swings or gas wars. The Ethereum Pectra Upgrade is almost here, and it’s a big one. This isn’t just another tweak to block times or a behind-the-scenes patch. The Pectra Upgrade touches everything: staking limits, wallet behavior, even how transactions move under the hood. Here’s everything you need to know. In this guide: What is the Pectra upgrade? What are the key EIPs in the Pectra Upgrade? How does the Pectra upgrade affect validators and stakers? What do these wallet-specific upgrades mean for you? Will the Pectra…

The White House has opposed certain elements of a sovereign wealth fund proposal developed by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick at President Trump’s request, according to a new report from CBS News. The plan, reportedly delivered by early May, follows Trump’s February executive order directing the Treasury and Commerce departments to develop a framework for a US sovereign wealth fund within 90 days. The order fueled speculation that the fund might be used to acquire Bitcoin on behalf of the US government. However, at the time, Bessent and Lutnick said that the fund would indeed focus…

A surprise listing on Binance Alpha triggered a sudden but short price surge for the $Gorilla token. Market data show the cryptocurrency gained 110% in hours, from a low of $0.0005422 to a high of $0.0006494 on May 8, 2025. The graph indicated that Gorilla saw intense buying and profit-taking throughout the day. As of press time, the token retreated further to $0.0006090. Volume has responded to listing news, with 24-hour volume rising to $207,750. The surge in volume is in line with the typical pattern in the case of exchange listing on major exchanges like Binance. Source: CoinMarketCap Binance…

Coinbase’s (COIN) $2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit will be a tipping point for the company, pushing the U.S.-based exchange into direct competition with global heavyweights like Binance, Wall Street analysts wrote on Thursday. The massive deal is more than just a platform expansion; it’s a paradigm shift for the exchange and trading industry. According to the analysts, the deal signals the start of a new consolidation cycle in the crypto trading industry, as smaller exchanges face pressure and TradFi firms look to expand further into the sector. Read more: In $2.9B Deal, Coinbase Buys Deribit to Expand in U.S. Crypto…

MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA) has reported first quarter 2025 earnings, announcing $213.9 million in revenue—a 30% increase from Q1 2024—as the company continues its transformation into a digital energy and infrastructure powerhouse. “Revenues increased 30% to $213.9 million in Q1 2025 from $165.2 million in Q1 2024,” the company shared in its shareholder letter. MARA’s bitcoin holdings surged by 174% year-over-year, rising from 17,320 BTC to 47,531 BTC, now valued around $3.9 billion as of March 31, 2025. Despite the revenue boost, MARA posted a net loss of $533.4 million, primarily due to a $510.2 million loss in the…

The announcement of Twenty One Capital’s formation last month was met with mixed reactions. While some saw it as another massive step toward institutional adoption, others grew weary that Bitcoin might fall victim to “Wall Streetization.” To better understand the reasons for optimism and apprehension surrounding Twenty One Capital’s launch, BeInCrypto consulted with Matt Mena, a researcher at 21Shares, and Mati Greenspan, CEO of Quantum Economics. Public Bitcoin Giant Emerges Amidst Mixed Reactions The unveiling of Twenty One Capital notably surprised both the TradFi and crypto space. This ambitious Bitcoin-native company, backed by industry giants and high-profile crypto enthusiasts, immediately…

It has now been two weeks that the price of Ethereum (ETH) fluctuates around 1,800 USD. While on one hand this may not seem like good news, especially for the holders, on the other hand it should still be interpreted as a good sign. In fact, this lateralization has at least the merit of having interrupted the descending phase. The descending phase of Ethereum’s price: 1,800 USD support or resistance? The first problem of ETH The competition of Ethereum 1,500 USD was the last bottom for the price of Ethereum (ETH) The descending phase of Ethereum’s price: 1,800 USD support…