Osprey Funds, LLC, a U.S.-based crypto investment firm, has announced that the Osprey BNB Chain Trust is now publicly quoted on the OTCQX® Best Market. Interestingly, the fund happens to be the first in the US to provide exposure to BNB, the native token of the BNB Chain ecosystem. It aims to offer a way...Read More
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts are turning to meme coins over traditional assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Binance Coin (BNB), according to the latest study conducted by Binance. The findings, released on December 18 as part of the Binance Global User Survey, sampled over 27,000 customers across Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. Meme Coins Outpace Bitcoin...Read More
Mark Longo, popularly known as Squirrel Dad, has taken legal action against Binance for what he describes as unauthorized use of his intellectual property, including images and trademarks tied to Peanut the Squirrel. The animal in question, stylized as “P’Nut,” was a male eastern grey squirrel rescued by Longo in 2017. It became an internet...Read More
A recent endorsement by former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) of the blockchain-driven travel platform Travala has skyrocketed its AVA token by more than 300% in the last 24 hours. The surge also follows a series of announcements, including new market listings and milestone achievements for the company. CZ’s Influence On December 11, Travala reported...Read More
On Wednesday morning in Abu Dhabi, Binance and Circle announced a strategic partnership to promote USDC, a stablecoin jointly owned by Circle and Coinbase. The collaboration comes as stablecoins gain traction in mainstream finance and competitors seek to challenge the dominance of market leader Tether. The Alliance Details about revenue sharing in this arrangement remain...Read More
India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) authorities have reported a $99.1 million tax evasion case involving 17 cryptocurrency exchanges operating in the country. Nest Services Ltd., a company linked to Binance Group, stands out as one of the most significant offenders. The firm is accused of evading $86.8 million in GST. India Recovers $14.7M in...Read More
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has pushed back against efforts to dismiss its lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Binance, its U.S. branch Binance.US, and former CEO Changpeng Zhao. The regulator accuses them of running an unregistered securities exchange through the trading of BNB, Binance’s native token, and ten other cryptocurrencies. Details From the Filing...Read More
The world’s largest crypto exchange has announced the launch of an on-chain yield feature on its Binance Earn platform. According to an official release sent to CryptoPotato, Binance On-chain Yields will enable users to participate in on-chain protocols and earn rewards using their accounts on the crypto exchange. Binance Announces On-chain Yields With Babylon The...Read More
Binance’s token BFUSD has already sparked speculation even before its launch. It all started with Binance’s introduction of the new asset on Monday which offers 19.55% APY, positioning itself as an alternative to conventional stablecoins. Not a Stablecoin, But a Reward-Bearing Asset According to the website, users can earn daily rewards simply by holding BFUSD...Read More
Alameda Research, the trading arm of the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, has filed a lawsuit against Aleksandr Ivanov, the founder of the Waves blockchain and its related entities. The court filing on November 10th revealed that Alameda aims to recover at least $90 million, which it states belongs to the firm and the debtors involved...Read More
The once-giant cryptocurrency exchange that went under just over two years ago, FTX, continues with its effort to claw back substantial funds from former investors. In its latest action, the Sam Bankman-Fried-founder company has gone after Binance and its former CEO, Changpeng Zhao. Bloomberg’s report indicates that the lawsuit filed by FTX’s lawyers seeks to...Read More
Donald Trump’s win triggered massive gains for not just digital assets but also crypto-related stocks, and ETF flows on November 6 and 7 as stakeholders await potential regulatory clarity, legislative advancements, and expected shifts within the Securities and Exchange Commission. Following the results, data showed billions worth of ERC-20 stablecoins flowing into exchanges. This could...Read More
Bitcoin climbed past $75,000 on Wednesday and $76,000 on Thursday morning, setting a fresh record before stabilizing near $74,500. Market experts remain optimistic about the cryptocurrency’s potential for further growth, fueled by expectations of a pro-crypto stance from Donald Trump’s administration. Data also suggests that significant volatility may continue in the near term, as reflected...Read More
The FTX collapse of November 2022 continues to serve as a stark reminder of the necessity for rigorous asset monitoring. This event catalyzed a shift toward transparency, with crypto exchanges now disclosing more about their reserves and user fund management. As November 6th marks two years since the collapse, only Bitfinex and Binance witnessed their...Read More
Binance co-founder Yi He has spoken to recent speculation about listing fees on the platform, assuring the community that it operates with transparent policies. The address came in response to allegations by Moonrock Capital CEO Simon Dedic of costly listing fees on Binance. Binance Accused of Charging Exorbitant Fees for Crypto Listing On October 31,...Read More
Meme coins aren’t just speculative assets. They have slowly started representing a symbolic rebellion against established financial norms, aligning with the demographic and ideological shifts shaping modern markets, as highlighted by Binance Research’s latest report. Since 2022, the collective market cap of meme coins, measured as a share of Total 3 (the crypto market excluding...Read More
The former CEO and founder of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange has no plans to retake the chief role at the company he ran for seven years. He revealed future plans about himself and the industry as a whole during the current Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai. Live from @binance blockchain week in Dubai. Here’s...Read More
Nigerian authorities have reportedly dropped all charges against Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan. The American and his employer had been facing accusations of money laundering. This legal development follows the government’s earlier decision to drop tax evasion charges against both. Health Concerns and U.S. Pressure While the charges were primarily directed at the crypto exchange, which...Read More
Binance revealed collaborating with the Delhi Police to take down a “sophisticated scam” orchestrated by a fraudulent entity known as “M/s Goldcoat Solar.” According to the press release shared with CryptoPotato, the crackdown resulted in several arrests and the confiscation of more than 100,000 USDT in crypto assets. Solar Scam Busted As part of the...Read More
Bitget revealed that its native wallet has surpassed 40 million users, representing a growth of over 100% since March 2024. This brought the platform closer to Binance, making it the second most downloaded crypto app in the world. In fact, Bitget Wallet recorded 6 million downloads in September alone. In a recent blog post, Bitget...Read More
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) case against the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, continues to drag on. A judge has denied the second bail application for the exchange’s executive, who has been detained in the country since February. According to a report from local media Nairametrics, Justice Emeka Nwite denied Binance’s head of...Read More
Coinbase has announced a significant update for its users, enabling them to send Bitcoin to Taproot addresses on October 8th. This integration expands Taproot’s accessibility, enhancing privacy, scalability, and security. With the latest support, Coinbase has joined prominent crypto exchanges such as Binance, OKX, and Kraken. In its tweet, the crypto exchange stated, “We’re pleased...Read More
According to a report released by digital asset data provider CCData on Oct. 3, Binance’s market dominance has declined significantly. Its spot market share has fallen to 27%, the lowest level since January 2021, according to the report. It stated that in September, Binance’s spot trading volume dropped by 22.9% to $344 billion, marking the...Read More
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, has reportedly informed its Canadian users that it will cease operations in the country by December 31, 2024. This follows the departures of OKX, Paxos, Bybit, and Binance from the Canadian market. Users Given 90 Days to Withdraw Assets In a September 30 email to users,...Read More
In one of the latest collaborations between public and private entities, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, announced that it helped Indian authorities bust a purported legitimate online gaming app that defrauded users of more than Rs 400 crore ($47.6 million). According to a blog post, the Binance Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) provided critical aid...Read More
Four people have sued the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), demanding that it direct more funds from a $4.3 billion settlement it won against Binance into the U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund (USVSST). The complainants argued in their lawsuit that the U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act, enacted in 2015, requires all...Read More
Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former CEO of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has served his four-month prison sentence and has been released from custody as of Friday. Although he has stepped down as the chief executive of Binance, he is still the largest stakeholder. Recall the events that took place almost a year ago...Read More
On Sept. 27, Fortune reported that Changpeng Zhao (CZ) will step out onto the streets of California as a free man two days before his official release date. The outlet reported that if a release date falls on a weekend, inmates leave custody early. CZ was scheduled for release on Sept. 29 following four months...Read More
Ki Young Ju, the CEO of blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant, has expressed his support for former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) as his four-month prison sentence nears its conclusion. Zhao began serving his sentence in June 2024 after admitting to breaches of the US Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). Ki Young Ju’s Statement His guilty plea...Read More
In the aftermath of a July 2024 cyberattack that resulted in the loss of $235 million from WazirX users’ wallets, Binance has denied allegations that it bears any responsibility for the breach. In an official statement, it emphasized that it neither owns nor operates the Indian platform and urged the team to take full accountability...Read More
