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Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, continued to confuse the cryptocurrency community through his erratic social media behavior and mixed signals about his meme coin project. What happened: The controversial hip-hop artist wrote in an X post, "I need my own blockchain" on Sunday,  amid...

Changpeng Zhao, the founder of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance, donated $100,000 worth of BNB (CRYPTO: BNB) tokens on Tuesday to a fundraiser aiding victims of the LIBRA memecoin scam. What Happened: Zhao, popularly known as CZ, revealed donating 150 BNB to a...

Despite a significant rise in market valuations and growing use cases, veteran stock picker Warren Buffett's opinions on cryptocurrencies haven't changed for the better.  What has changed is the perspective of certain cryptocurrency tycoons, who went from calling Buffett's stance a “big...

Veteran stock investor Warren Buffett's scathing criticism of digital assets has attracted significant attention over the years, with top names in the cryptocurrency industry routinely commenting on his views.  What happened: Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former CEO of the world's biggest...

Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former CEO of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange Binance, shared his reflections and plans following his release from prison after serving a four-month sentence What Happened: On Sunday, Zhao, popularly referred to as CZ, expressed gratitude for his...

Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, recently clarified that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) halving is not akin to a stock split, emphasizing the nascent stage of cryptocurrency understanding. What Happened: On Friday, Changpeng Zhao took to X, formerly Twitter, to address a question about Bitcoin...

Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, who recently pleaded guilty to U.S. criminal charges and resigned as CEO of the crypto exchange, saw his wealth soar by almost $25 billion in 2023, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Zhao's estimated wealth now stands...

Hedge fund maestro Ray Dalio calls the United Arab Emirates a “renaissance state” — rather for financial reasons than human rights factors. He and dozens of billionaires are willing to overlook the moral maze for a safer — and cheaper — place to barricade their wealth. Dalio and...

With three decades of financial services and regulatory experience, the new CEO of Binance, Richard Teng, has made an initial statement as the company's leader. In his first blog post, Teng said “We have turned the page on Binance’s historical challenges, and we are,...

Prosecutors are fervently advocating for former Binance head Changpeng “CZ” Zhao to remain in the United States, expressing apprehensions about his possible flight risk. What Happened: In a filing to a Seattle federal court, prosecutors requested a revision and overrule of a judge...

This week, Binance and its CEO, Changpeng Zhao, acknowledged breaches of anti-money laundering and U.S. sanctions laws. As part of a settlement with the Justice and Treasury Departments and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Zhao will step down as CEO, contributing $50 million to the...

Noted economist Nouriel Roubini, known for his critical views of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), expressed satisfaction over the resignation of Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao amidst allegations of money laundering. What Happened: Roubini, aka “Dr. Doom,” took to Twitter to...

Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, has been released from custody pending “further proceedings” in a case involving money laundering violations. He has agreed to a $175 million bail bond as a part of his conditions for release. He must return to the United States fourteen days...

Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) has withdrawn its application for a crypto license in Germany. The move comes as the firm reconsiders its global expansion strategies due to increasing regulatory challenges. Understanding The Regulatory Backdrop: The decision was prompted by German regulators...

Changpeng Zhao, popularly known as ‘CZ' dismissed the reports stating the departure of key executive personnel from cryptocurrency exchange Binance.  What Happened: In a series of tweets, CZ addressed the speculation, referring to it as “FUD,” or fear, uncertainty, and doubt. This...