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Once the archetype of crypto’s Wild West, the Binance exchange is now positioning itself as the architect of a regulated, nation-state-aligned crypto future. The exchange capitalizes on a crypto-friendly shift in US policy under President Donald Trump to expand its global influence. Binance Transitions from Regulatory Outlaw to Shape Global Crypto Policy Binance, once the poster child of crypto’s regulatory defiance, is emerging as an unlikely policy advisor to governments worldwide. This is according to recent comments by CEO Richard Teng, who explained how the exchange is reshaping its image from a regulatory pariah to a trusted advisor across multiple…
As the crypto market witnesses a downfall to $2.4 trillion, the liquidations in the market cap rise up to nearly $1.5 billion. Amid the increased fear in the market, Bitcoin momentarily breaks under the $75,000 mark, recording a 24-hour low at $74,446. Bitcoin is back at a trading price of $77,480. Will this short-term bounce back after the major crashing move propel Bitcoin back above the $80,000 mark? Let’s find out. Bitcoin Price Analysis In the 4-hour price chart, the Ethereum price trend showcases a bearish breakdown of the consolidation range. The lower support for the consolidation range stood at…
As new leadership prepares to take over the US Securities and Exchange Commission, a crypto advocacy group believes now is the time to revive a 2020 proposal, Blockworks has exclusively learned. The DeFi Education Fund is asking the SEC to establish a “safe harbor” for token issuers, allowing them a limited registration exemption while they develop decentralized networks. It’s an idea Commissioner Hester Peirce first floated five years ago. “The safe harbor protects token purchasers by requiring disclosures tailored to their needs, preserving the application of the antifraud provisions of the securities laws, and giving them an ability to participate…
Get ready for another groundbreaking development in the crypto world! Hong Kong continues to solidify its position as a forward-thinking hub for digital assets. The latest news causing ripples of excitement? The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has just given China Asset Management (ChinaAMC) the green light to offer crypto staking services directly through its spot Ethereum ETF product. This pivotal decision, effective from May 15th, marks a significant step forward in integrating staking into mainstream investment vehicles. Why is Hong Kong SFC’s Approval of Ethereum ETF Staking a Big Deal? This isn’t just another regulatory nod; it’s…
According to a Monday report by Nikkei, Dalton Investments, a U.S.-based investment management firm, has tipped SBI Holdings CEO Yoshitaka Kitao as a candidate for the board of directors of Fuji Media Holdings, Japan’s largest media conglomerate. The activist investor, which holds a significant stake in the media giant, has previously voiced dissatisfaction with the company’s governance. Earlier this year, scandal-hit Fuji Media announced a substantial executive restructuring, which was meant to restore shareholder trust. Chairman Shuji Kanoh stepped down in January alongside Fuji TV head Koichi Minato. The company also reduced the number of directors to just 10. Hisashi…
Zilliqa postponed its 2.0 mainnet launch to April 2025 to improve network stability and readiness. Aventurine proto-mainnet and AI tools like ElizaOS and GOAT help prepare for the Zilliqa 2.0 transition. Zilliqa has once again caught the attention of the crypto community after announcing the postponement of the Zilliqa 2.0 mainnet launch until the end of April 2025. This decision came after the team conducted a series of stress tests on the proto-mainnet and attempted to align all critical components with their ecosystem partners. While the reason for the delay sounds reasonable, the market did not seem to welcome it…
This is a segment from the Forward Guidance newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. It seems the market was acting up while I was out of office Thursday and Friday. It hasn’t stopped, either. Several industry watchers called out BTC’s resilience at the end of last week (compared to US equities, for example) following Trump’s tariff reveal. Then the asset’s price plummeted. While BTC price stood around $83,000 Friday, Forward Guidance podcast guest Tony Greer called corporate bitcoin buying at every price level “astounding.” He also noted institutions’ ongoing willingness to buy the dip and their apparent long-term belief in…
Ethereum is gearing up for two major upgrades, Pectra and Fusaka. However, these upgrades don’t address underlying concerns with its tokenomics. Ethereum (ETH) is set to roll out two major upgrades this year, Pectra and Fusaka. However, these upgrades come at a time when Ethereum is under constant threat, a research report by Binance, released on April 16, states. You might also like: Ethereum on thin ice: is a drop below $1,000 imminent? With the next upgrades, improvements are coming to data availability, expanded support for layer-2 chains, and enhancements to wallets. However, investors continue to express concern over value…
Between January 2024 and March 2025, the stablecoin market has grown massively with global market capitalization increasing from $130 billion to $235 billion, an 80.7% jump. Driven by this surge, this trend points out how stablecoins are growing as a stable means of integrating with the global financial ecosystem. Among majors, Tether ($USDT) and USD Coin ($USDC) kept leading the market with a collective share of 87%. Their massive growth has reaffirmed their role of critical mass for the rest of the crypto market. Data Scale and Growth Trends in On-Chain Distributed Stablecoins — OKX Ventures (@OKX_Ventures) April 13, 2025…
Changpeng Zhao, founder and former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, said in a statement that he burned a significant portion of the altcoins in his public cryptocurrency wallet, as he signaled some time ago. Zhao burned $1.95 million worth of TUT, $1.1 million worth of BROCCOLI, and $546,000 worth of another altcoin with the same name, BROCCOLI. It was also confirmed from onchain data that the tokens were sent to the burn wallet. The former CEO had asked his followers in a statement he made a while ago if there was an easy way to burn a large number of…