Since 2017, Binance has been striving to obtain a phased 'partially legal' status in certain global regions through diplomacy, acquisitions, joint investments, philanthropic funding, and other means.

Binance and CEO Zhao Changpeng admit intentional violations, facilitating billions in unregulated crypto transactions. Zhao resigns as CEO, faces potential 18-month sentence. Legal battles continue over sentencing and extradition. Binance.US claims independence from Zhao's governance.

Binance faces $34 billion in fines from FinCEN and $9.68 billion from OFAC for not reporting over 100,000 suspicious transactions involving terrorism, ransomware, child exploitation, and other illegal activities. Future penalties and strict regulations may impact Binance for the next five years.

Solana's success stands independent of Ethereum's fate, and the industry seems poised for a future where diverse blockchain platforms coexist, fostering collaborative growth.

Gold prices hit a record high of $2,110 per ounce, fueled by geopolitical tensions and anticipated U.S. interest rate cuts. Bitcoin pioneer Adam Back predicts a market cap flip, envisioning Bitcoin surpassing gold within a year or two, contingent on reaching $700,000. However, gold advocate Peter Schiff remains skeptical, attributing Bitcoin's spike to a speculative frenzy around spot Bitcoin ETFs.

a French court has cleared the individuals responsible for the $8.5 million hack of Platypus Finance in February 2023. The court acquitted Mohammed M., 22, who orchestrated the sophisticated flash loan attack on the Automated Market Maker (AMM) protocol based on the Avalanche network

Circle's founder, Jeremy Allaire, recently praised ChatGPT's integration with new blockchain applications. ChatGPT, acting as an agent, can manage finances via USDC on the blockchain and handle payments using USDC.

Alejandro Cao de Benos, a flamboyant Spanish aristocrat and founder of the pro-North Korea group Korea Friendship Association (KFA), was arrested in Madrid last week on U.S. charges related to cryptocurrency technology. Despite his release a day later, the saga highlights the complex web of international sanctions, political agendas, and alleged illicit activities surrounding North Korea.

Spanish founder, Cao de Benos, faces extradition for his alleged involvement in a crypto scheme aiding North Korea.

The EMI license empowers Crypto.com to introduce a range of UK-centric e-money offerings within the FCA's framework.