Binance’s Ex-CEO CZ ‘Poses a Serious Risk of Flight,’ Prosecutors Claim in Asking He Stay in U.S.
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao leaves the U.S. District Court in Seattle, Washington. (David Ryder/Getty Images)
Binance
Binance Settlements Could End Death-Spiral Fears – And Might Be Good News
The crypto exchange Binance’s expensive deal with U.S. prosecutors this week bears harsh consequences, but could mean a positive outlook for the company in the long term.
Bitcoin Shakes Off Binance News, Rises Above $37K as Spot ETF Approval Eyed
The world’s largest crypto exchange agreed to settle U.S. criminal charges and its founder and CEO pled guilty and agreed to step down from the company.
The Protocol: CZ’s out, Altman’s in, and Kraken’s Sued
In this week’s edition of The Protocol newsletter, we share a few trends stand out to close 2023: the proliferation of Ethereum layer-2 networks, the ascendancy of zero-knowledge cryptography and the appearance of tokens, smart contracts and now file hosting on the Bitcoin blockchain.
Trading Crypto on Binance Becomes Challenging as Order Book Liquidity Tanks 25%
Order book liquidity refers to the capacity to trade quickly at quoted prices.
Binance Will Retain Its International Dominance After U.S. Settlement: Bernstein
The deal also removes the final hurdle before approval of a spot bitcoin ETF, the report said.
Binance Processes Nearly $1B in Net Outflows as Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao Resigns
Data shows the exchange sits on over $67 billion worth of tokens, easing concerns of a possible bank run.
Crypto Traders Load Up on Bitcoin Topside Option Plays After Binance’s Guilty Plea
We have seen interest in loading up more topside with strong demand for the March 2024 expiry calls, one OTC desk said.
Over $200M in Crypto Futures Bets Liquidated as Bitcoin Slumped Under $36K on Binance Settlement
The overnight price volatility in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies washed out a notable chunk of leverage from the market, with bitcoin alone seeing more than $65 million worth of liquidations in futures markets.
Bitcoin and BNB Recover as Binance Plea Seen Boosting Spot ETF Odds
Some observers believe Binance’s downfall has boosted the spot-ETF approval odds.