Bitcoin's plunge toward $60,000 on Feb 16, 2026 erased billions and liquidated leveraged positions, exposing a stark split between Coinbase and Binance as venues handled the shock differently.
Binance says an internal review with outside counsel found no Iran sanctions violations and denies firing investigators, reiterating ongoing compliance under monitor supervision.
Binance completed integration of RLUSD on the XRP Ledger, advancing Ripple's bid to make the stablecoin a cross-chain liquidity rail. The move comes as Washington moves toward clearer crypto regulation, increasing the importance of compliant settlement rails.
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao rejected media claims linking the exchange to a $1 billion Iran sanctions case as "paid FUD." Binance also confirmed its BTC reserves were unaffected by the update.
BlackRock has started pushing into DeFi while Bitcoin and Ether posted modest gains despite accelerating ETF outflows; Binance also finalized a $1 billion Bitcoin reserve transfer. Market watchers say the moves could deepen institutional involvement in on‑chain markets.
Binance has rolled out its Mastercard crypto card across multiple CIS countries, allowing users to instantly convert Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies into local fiat at the point of sale. The launch aims to simplify spending crypto without using an exchange.
Binance announced it completed the final purchase of 4,545 BTC, concluding a $1 billion conversion of SAFU stablecoin reserves into Bitcoin. CEO Changpeng Zhao dismissed criticism as FUD and framed the move as strategic reserve management.
Binance has added support for Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin on the XRP Ledger, Ripple MD Reece Merrick announced. The integration broadens on‑chain stablecoin utility for the XRP ecosystem and could lift liquidity and payment rails.
Thailand has approved digital assets as underlying instruments in derivatives markets, a move Binance Thailand’s CEO called a "watershed moment" for the industry.
Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao said the firm is accumulating and holding crypto rather than selling, joining Anthony Scaramucci and Michael Saylor in reaffirming ongoing Bitcoin purchases. Their united stance comes amid recent market drawdowns and could help steady sentiment for BTC.