Binance has removed 21 tokens from its platform, the exchange said in an official announcement on 12 March 2026. The delisting could squeeze liquidity and prompt short-term price volatility for affected projects.
Binance.US has appointed Stephen Gregory as CEO as U.S. exchanges face growing regulatory scrutiny and intensifying competition while expanding services beyond spot trading.
Thai crypto platforms have frozen roughly 10,000 suspected “mule” accounts after new AML checks and transfer delays were introduced as part of a wider anti‑fraud crackdown. The measures have led to disrupted withdrawals and tighter compliance across the market.
The New York Stock Exchange has acquired a stake in a leading crypto exchange, a move that industry observers say boosts institutional confidence and could improve services for everyday users.
South Korea's government and ruling party have reportedly agreed to cap major shareholders in cryptocurrency exchanges at 20%, with narrow exceptions for newly established platforms. The move is pitched as a way to limit concentration of control and reduce systemic risk.
Analysts report large investors, including corporates and exchanges, are increasingly staking ETH to earn yield rather than keeping it liquid to sell into price rallies. The shift could tighten available supply and create a more supportive backdrop for ETH prices.
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.
The ruling AK Party submitted a draft bill on March 2 proposing an income tax on cryptocurrency gains and a transaction levy on crypto asset service providers; the proposal could raise state revenue but increase costs for users and exchanges.
President Vladimir Putin has approved a law granting Russian courts authority to seize or confiscate cryptocurrency assets, including Bitcoin, as part of an escalating regulatory push. The measure targets foreign crypto exchanges and raises legal risk for holders and platforms dealing with Russia.
Argentina's CNV approved a measure allowing previously undeclared 'mattress money' to be routed into cryptocurrency exchanges and brokerages; Economy Minister Luis Caputo says the move can boost domestic investment. The step could bring new liquidity to local markets while increasing pressure on platforms to meet compliance requirements.