Ripple CEO Weighs in on Coinbase Dispute at CfC St. Moritz

Forbes estimates place Binance founder Changpeng Zhao's net worth at about $110 billion as of March 10, putting him ahead of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. The figure largely reflects his stake in Binance and crypto market gains.

The Bank of England is reported to be reconsidering a proposed cap on institutional stablecoin holdings after heavy criticism from industry groups, a development that could ease regulatory pressure on crypto firms in the UK.

Ripple is applying for an Australian financial services license to strengthen its regulatory footing in the Asia‑Pacific and enable broader rollout of its blockchain payments network. The move could bolster XRP’s role in regional cross‑border settlements.

Belarus will begin taxing peer-to-peer and overseas cryptocurrency transactions, rolling back earlier tax perks that helped establish it as a crypto-friendly jurisdiction. The change reduces incentives for traders and could complicate cross-border crypto activity for residents.

Bloomberg reports Ripple’s share buyback implies a roughly $50 billion company valuation, well above the $40 billion level where the firm last raised capital in November. The move comes despite the ongoing crypto bear market and signals management confidence.