🔴 News Briefing March 17, 2026 In This Briefing Bitcoin pushes toward $75,000 on safe-haven demand as geopolitical tensions ease and short liquidations accelerate the move Binance files a defamation lawsuit against Dow Jones, publisher of the Wall Street Journal,…
Tether freezing 4.2 billion in USDT amid illicit activity
Tether, the El Salvador-based stablecoin issuer, has reported freezing around $4.2 billion worth of its tokens over links to illicit activity, reflecting growing pressure on the crypto sector from global law enforcement. The company, which runs the world’s largest dollar-pegged…
Binance sets $1 billion Bitcoin target for user SAFU reserves
Binance has announced a major change to how it manages its user protection reserves, stating it will move the Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) from stablecoins into Bitcoin over the next 30 days. The exchange framed the move as…
Will Pakistan let Binance tokenise up to $2 billion assets?
On December 12, 2025, Pakistan signed a memorandum of understanding with Binance to explore tokenising up to $2 billion in sovereign assets. The finance ministry framed the plan around liquidity and investor access, with tokenisation focused on instruments that already…
Binance ends two year SEC case with joint dismissal filing?
Binance and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission have agreed to dismiss a legal case that started in mid-2023. The lawsuit focused on alleged securities violations, including offering unregistered products and allowing U.S. users on an offshore platform. After months…
Is CZ Ready to Step Away from Binance and Focus on New Ventures?
Changpeng Zhao, known globally by the nickname “CZ,” has been a defining figure in the cryptocurrency industry since he founded Binance, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges. From its inception, Binance quickly rose to prominence under CZ’s leadership, offering…
Why Did TD Bank Avoid Jail While Binance ex-CEO CZ Didn’t?
The recent case of Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao’s prison sentence has sparked debate over the contrasting treatment of financial misconduct within the U.S. system, particularly in comparison with traditional institutions like TD Bank. While Zhao, founder of the cryptocurrency exchange…
Binance market share falls to its lowest point in four years. Can CZ chance that ?
Binance, as the largest cryptocurrency exchange globally, has been an influential force within the digital asset market. However, recent developments have seen the platform face multiple challenges, notably in terms of market share and its regulatory standing. Despite efforts to…
Nigerian Court Ruling on Binance Executive Bail Set for October 9
A legal case involving cryptocurrency giant Binance has taken center stage in Nigerian courts, with global implications for both the digital currency landscape and international relations. The outcome of this case may not only affect Binance’s operations but also highlight…
Binance Crypto Exchange Reopens in India After Securing Local Registration
In recent developments, global cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance, have resumed operations in India after being temporarily banned. These exchanges were initially restricted due to their lack of registration with the Indian authorities. However, the landscape has since shifted, allowing Binance…
Step Finance Hack: $40M Stolen, Platform Shuts Down Permanently
Step Finance Hack: $40M Stolen, Platform Shuts Down Permanently ⚡ Key Highlights Step Finance confirmed a $40 million security breach on January 31, 2026, when attackers compromised executive-level devices and drained treasury and fee wallets The Step Finance hack targeted…
Vitalik Buterin Unveils Kohaku: The Game-Changing Privacy Framework Revolutionizing Ethereum Wallets in 2025-2026
Buenos Aires, Argentina – In a highly anticipated keynote at Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress 2 on November 16, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin introduced Kohaku, a bold new privacy framework designed to make private transactions the default experience for Ethereum wallet users.…
