Binance to Delist Four USDⓈ-M Perpetual Pairs on Jan 21, 2026

Binance plans to secure five additional operational licenses across the Asia-Pacific by the end of 2026, intensifying its regional expansion and regulatory engagement. The move follows the exchange's broader strategy to normalize local operations and grow product access.

Luna Classic rallied about 28% after Binance executed a burn of 850 million LUNC, pushing the token back into last month’s price range. Another crypto platform has indicated it will join the burning initiative, reinforcing community-led deflation efforts.

Binance, Bybit and Bitget have activated shelter-in-place protocols, organizational restructures, and emergency succession plans for their Middle East teams as missiles and unrest escalate after weekend fighting. Exchanges say measures prioritize staff safety while aiming to maintain service continuity amid rising regional risk.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal has launched a formal Senate Homeland Security Committee investigation into Binance after reports the exchange allegedly facilitated $1.7 billion in crypto transfers to Iranian entities tied to terrorism. The probe targets Binance's Hong Kong operations and requests internal records and communications.

Ethereum jumped past $2,000 ahead of Friday’s options expiry, driven by bullish derivatives flows and renewed spot demand. Traders should expect heightened volatility as positions roll or unwind.