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Brett (BRETT) was one of the most successful meme coins over the last week, with returns eclipsing those of blue-chip currencies like Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB). What happened: BRETT recorded weekly gains of over 17%, becoming the best-performing meme coin among those with...

When Donald Trump clinched victory in the U.S. presidential election, the world of cryptocurrency lit up significantly. Apart from Elon Musk, one of the biggest winners of the night was Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, better known as CZ.  Don't Miss: 1 in 4 Americans own a share of Bitcoin...

In the latest development in the FTX bankruptcy case, the collapsed entity has launched a lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Binance (CRYPTO: BNB), aiming to reclaim $1.8 billion. What Happened: The plaintiffs in the case are alleging that Binance, its ex-CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, and other top...

In the wake of Donald Trump‘s triumph in the U.S. presidential election, Binance CEO Richard Teng has voiced his positive outlook for the future of the cryptocurrency sector in America. What Happened: Teng interprets Trump’s victory as a "golden era" for the crypto industry, predicting...

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao revealed that prison guards at a California correctional facility approached him for cryptocurrency investment tips, even as he faced legal consequences for money laundering violations tied to his exchange. What Happened: Speaking at the Binance Blockchain Week in...

President Joe Biden praised Nigerian President Bola Tinubu‘s leadership for his instrumental role in ensuring the release of Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) executive Tigran Gambaryan. What Happened: President Biden had a call with President Tinubu on Tuesday, according to a statement from the...

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...

Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao was released on Friday, after having served a four-month sentence for failing to implement Anti-Money Laundering (AML) measures between 2017 and 2022. But Zhao’s case is just one among many that highlight the growing enforcement against crypto crimes. The...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is revisiting its case against crypto exchange Binance, aiming to strengthen its original lawsuit. What Happened: In a court filing last Thursday, the SEC proposed an amended complaint to address concerns raised by a judge earlier this year and...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) hit cryptocurrency entities with record fines in 2024, highlighting the growing financial risk for companies that fail to comply with regulatory standards. What happened: According to a study released by cryptocurrency analytics firm Social Capital...

A small portion of cryptocurrency firms successfully obtained licensing under the UK’s anti-money laundering regulations in the past fiscal year. What Happened: The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) disclosed in its annual report that out of 35 applications it received in the 12...

A Nigerian court has postponed a decision on the bail application for Tigran Gambaryan, Binance's head of financial compliance, whose health has been steadily worsening since his imprisonment earlier this year. The next bail hearing is now scheduled for Oct. 9, CoinDesk reported Wednesday....

The cryptocurrency industry has seen a significant increase in North Korean state-sponsored hackers intensifying their efforts to pilfer digital assets over the past year. These sophisticated cyberattacks have resulted in billions of dollars in losses, raising serious questions about the security...

Tigran Gambaryan, an executive at Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and cryptocurrency exchange platform Binance, was reportedly seen seeking assistance in a courtroom in Abuja, Nigeria on Monday. What Happened: Gambaryan, who has been held in the African nation since February, appeared to drag his left leg...

Binance CEO Richard Teng on Wednesday refuted allegations that the cryptocurrency exchange has seized all funds belonging to Palestinian users. What Happened: The denial comes in the wake of intense criticism on the microblogging site X (formerly Twitter), with users accusing the company of...