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Binance.US, the American affiliate of the world’s largest crypto exchange, named Stephen Gregory as CEO, installing a compliance-focused executive at the helm at a time that competition among U.S. crypto trading platforms is accelerating. Gregory replaced Norman Reed on March 9, the company said in a statement shared with CoinDesk. He was previously U.S. CEO of digital asset platform Currency.com, where he led the firm during its 2025 acquisition by CXNEST. He also held compliance leadership roles at crypto exchanges Gemini (GEMI) and CEX.io. The leadership change comes as the U.S. crypto exchange landscape is changing. Over the past several…

The Ethereum price is 2.85% short from challenging the key resistance line of ongoing consolidation. Application revenue on the Ethereum network has declined to roughly $25.5 million. The bollinger band indicator squeezed into a narrow range indicates low volatility trading in $ETH amid ongoing geopolitical tension. Ethereum, the smart contract giant, is up 1.05% on Wednesday to currently exchange hands at $2,057. The uptick follows the release of annual inflation rate in the U.S. at 2.4%, in line market expectation and bolstering rate cut hopes. However, the short-term trajectory of Ethereum price remains in range bound movement as app revenues…

Banking and brokerage giant Charles Schwab has boosted its exposure to Strategy, the leading corporate holder. According to a 13F filing released Tuesday, Schwab, which oversees $12 trillion in client assets, purchased an additional 91,859 shares of Strategy (MSTR) during the reporting period. This acquisition brings the firm’s total position to 1.27 million shares. They are valued at roughly $168 million at current prices. Strategy stock has been battered in early 2026 after facing a brutal 2025. Its shares are currently trading at $132 per share. card Strategy’s enormous $12.6 billion net loss for Q4 2025 has seemingly failed to…

Key Takeaways The British state is perceived as increasingly disconnected from the electorate. Government spending during COVID has been criticized for wastefulness. The size of the state has grown, leading to less respect for the electorate. The Labour party is seen as fostering a dependency culture. Governance structures are viewed as undermining MP sovereignty. There is a belief that the government has become adversarial to the people. Public resilience is deemed necessary to preserve the country. Both major UK political parties are facing existential challenges. Economic and currency chaos is predicted for the UK. Traditional political parties are seen as…

Midnight token $NIGHT, which is the native cryptocurrency of a partner chain in the Cardano ecosystem, received its official listing today on Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange. For those unfamiliar, the Midnight project is positioned as a new-gen blockchain, according to creator of Cardano Charles Hoskinson, and is primarily focused on data confidentiality and privacy. One of the key features to consider is that Midnight, as a network, uses zero-knowledge-proof technology. Unlike fully anonymous coins such as Monero (XMR), it allows users to selectively disclose data for regulators or audits while generally maintaining overall privacy. 240,000,000 $NIGHT airdrop and…

Key takeaways Blockchain teams need to engage with application development to succeed. Building applications for users unfamiliar with blockchain is crucial for adoption. The launch of MegaETH’s mainnet will enable new on-chain experiences through real-time technology. Long-term success in volatile markets requires strategic planning over immediate reactions. The focus is shifting from infrastructure to cultivating a vibrant application ecosystem. Sustainable growth in blockchain requires long-term strategic planning. Ethereum’s limitations necessitate layer two solutions for ultra-low latency and specialization. MegaETH’s architectural decisions align with Vitalik Buterin’s views on Ethereum scalability. Centralizing block production in MegaETH achieves unprecedented performance metrics. MegaETH can…

Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum cofounder and one of the key visionaries of the crypto industry, shared a post today on social network X titled with a general line about why $ETH is needed for anything. Notably, Buterin calls for a change in perspective, arguing that the community should move away from fanaticism and marketing noise, and outlining three fundamental roles for Ethereum. From 2020 high fees to data revolution The first is a global bulletin board. As Buterin explains, many cryptographic protocols need a place where data can be written in a way that everyone can see it and no one…

Revolut, the London-based crypto-friendly fintech, said it received a full U.K. banking license, allowing it to offer a wider range of services and providing deposit protection for eligible funds almost two years after receiving a restricted registration. The company, valued at about $75 billion in a funding round in November, set up a new entity called Revolut Bank UK Ltd. and will migrate customer accounts in coming months, according to a statement on its website. The development completes a regulatory process that began years earlier. In 2024, Revolut secured a restricted U.K. license and entered a mobilization stage designed for…

Ethereum’s price has risen for four consecutive days and is now hovering around the crucial support level of $2,000, as BlackRock launches its first staking ETF today, March 12. Summary BlackRock will launch ETHB today, its first staking Ethereum ETF. ETHB will have an expense ratio of 0.25%, making it a better option than ETHA. Ethereum has formed a bearish flag pattern, pointing to a retreat. Ethereum ($ETH), the second-biggest cryptocurrency, trades at $2,056, inside a range it has remained in in the past 30 days. This price is nearly 60% below its all-time high. A major catalyst for $ETH…

Wall Street analysts are betting that BitGo’s push into full-service institutional crypto finance will not only fuel long-term growth but also position the company as a prime acquisition target for traditional finance firms. Compass Point analyst Ed Engel, who has a buy rating on the stock, wrote that the firm’s services could be attractive to traditional firms looking to offer crypto products to their clients. “We … view BTGO as an ideal M&A target for Wall Street companies expanding into crypto. BitGo offers a full suite of services that could be integrated into traditional prime brokers and new entrants could…